Uracil

Uracil is one of the four nucleobases in the nucleic acid of RNA that are represented by the letters A, G, C and U. The others are adenine (A), cytosine (C), and guanine (G). In RNA, uracil binds to adenine via two hydrogen bonds. In DNA, the uracil nucleobase is replaced by thymine. Uracil is a demethylated form of thymine.

Uracil: 2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione; 2,4-Dihydroxypyrimidine

Application

Uracil is mainly used for treating inflammatory lesions caused by rosacea.

Uracil is a tetracycline. Tetracyclines are often used to treat infections; however, Uracil will not treat infection. It works by reducing skin inflammation caused by rosacea.