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Violuric acid

Also known as: 5-Isonitrosobarbituric acid, 5-Hydroxyiminobarbituric acid, Alloxan-5-oxime, 2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinetetrone 5-oxime, 5-(Hydroxyimino)pyrimidine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione, EINECS 201-741-4, MFCD00006032

Violuric acid (CAS 87-39-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H3N3O4 and a molecular weight of 157.08400 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 240-250 °C (dec.), a boiling point of 494.1ºCat 760 mmHg, a density of 2.19 g/cm3 and a flash point of 252.6ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
87-39-8
Jingsj CID
J-19815-2
Molecular Formula
C4H3N3O4
Molecular Weight
157.08400 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point240-250 °C (dec.)
Boiling Point494.1ºCat 760 mmHg
Density2.19 g/cm3
Flash Point252.6ºC
Exact Mass157.01200
PSA107.86000
Refractive Index1.813

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information[1]. Zhenyu Shi, et al. Enhanced Transformation of Emerging Contaminants by Permanganate in the Presence of Redox Mediators. Environ Sci Technol. 2020 Feb 4;54(3):1909-1919. [2]. Isabel Pardo, et al. Colorimetric High-Throughput Screening Assays for the Directed Evolution of Fungal Laccases. Methods Mol Biol. 2018;1685:247-254.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2933540000
Summary2933540000 other derivatives of malonylurea (barbituric acid); salts thereof。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Violuric acid?

The CAS number of Violuric acid is 87-39-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Violuric acid?

Violuric acid has molecular formula C4H3N3O4 and molecular weight 157.08400 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Violuric acid?

For Violuric acid, Upstream Products: Uric Acid, Barbituric acid, Alloxantin; Downstream Products: 5-Nitrobarbituric acid, 5,5-Dibromobarbituric acid, Riboflavin.

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