Syntheses with stable isotopes: Thymine‐2,6‐13C2

Abstract
A three‐step synthesis of thymlne‐2,6‐13C2 from urea‐13C, sodium cyanide‐13C, and α‐bromopropionic acid is described. The last reaction involves hydrogenation of α‐cyano‐13C‐propionylurea‐13C in aqueous acetic acid and produces thymine‐2,6‐13C2 in 50–60% yield. The mechanism of this reaction is discussed.

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