Description
Adenine is a purine nucleotide base that is involved in the synthesis of RNA and DNA. Adenine also plays roles in cellular respiration as a component of ATP, NAD, and FAD.
Adenine
Product ID A1318
Cas No. 73-24-5
Purity ≥98%
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Product Info
| Cas No. | 73-24-5 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C5H5N5 |
| Formula Wt. | 135.13 |
| Chemical Name | 1H-Purin-6-amine |
| IUPAC Name | 7H-purin-6-amine |
| Synonym | 1,6-Dihydro-6-iminopurine, Leuco-4, Vitamin B4 |
| Melting Point | 360-365°C(dec.) |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in alcohol or water. Insoluble in ether or chloroform. |
| Appearance | White to yellow powder |
Shipping and Storage
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
Downloads
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References
Nakamura M, Bhatnagar A, Sadoshima J. Overview of pyridine nucleotides review series. Circ Res. 2012 Aug 17;111(5):604-10. PMID: 22904040.
Klingenberg M. Molecular aspects of the adenine nucleotide carrier from mitochondria. Arch Biochem Biophys. 1989 Apr;270(1):1-14. PMID: 2648994.
Bloch A. The structure of nucleosides in relation to their biological and and biochemical activity: a summary. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1975 Aug 8;255:576-96. PMID: 53023.