Thymine glycol

Thymine glycol
Names
IUPAC name
5,6-Dihydroxy-5-methyldihydro-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione
Other names
5,6-Dihydroxy-5,6-dihydrothymine
Identifiers
2943-56-8
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 17061
Properties
C5H8N2O4
Molar mass 160.13 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Thymine glycol (5,6-dihydroxy-5,6-dihydrothymine) is one of the principal DNA lesions that can be induced by oxidation and ionizing radiation.[1]

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