Uric Acid

C₅H₄N₄O₃

IUPAC: 7,9-Dihydro-1H-purine-2,6,8(3H)-trione

CAS: 69-93-2

Übersicht

Uric acid is the end product of purine metabolism in humans. High blood levels cause gout — painful crystal deposits in joints.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 5 12,0110
Nitrogen N 4 14,0070
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×4
2,4%
C
Carbon ×5
35,7%
N
Nitrogen ×4
33,3%
O
Oxygen ×3
28,6%

Verwendung

  • • Biomarker for gout
  • • Antioxidant in blood

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Dalmatian dogs are unique among canines — they excrete uric acid instead of allantoin, making them prone to kidney stones

Structure

SMILES

C12=C(NC(=O)N1)NC(=O)NC2=O

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
168,11 g/mol
Dichte
1,8700 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
300,0 °C
Löslichkeit
0.06 g/L at 37°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
168,0283
XLogP
-1,9
TPSA
99,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
4
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
12
Complexity
332,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uric Acid?
Uric Acid (C₅H₄N₄O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 7,9-Dihydro-1H-purine-2,6,8(3H)-trione.
What is the molecular weight of Uric Acid?
Uric Acid has a molar mass of 168.11 g/mol.
What state is Uric Acid at room temperature?
Uric Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Uric Acid organic or inorganic?
Uric Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Uric Acid?
Uric Acid (C₅H₄N₄O₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).