While physical treatments remove solid particles, chemical treatments are employed to eliminate dissolved contaminants, including harmful microorganisms and toxic chemicals. Key chemical treatment methods include coagulation, chlorination, and advanced oxidation processes.
1,3-Dimethyl-6-chlorouracil (DMClU) is a derivative of uracil, a nucleobase that is an integral component of RNA. This compound is notable for its structural modifications, specifically the presence of two methyl groups at the 1 and 3 positions and a chlorine atom at the 6 position of the uracil ring. These modifications significantly influence the compound's biological activity and potential applications in medicinal chemistry.