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Cytosine

Catalog Number

ACM71307

CAS

71-30-7

Structure

IUPAC Name

6-Amino-1H-pyrimidin-2-one

Synonyms

4-Amino-2-pyrimidinol

Molecular Weight

111.1

Molecular Formula

C4H5N3O

Canonical SMILES

C1=C(NC(=O)N=C1)N

InChI

InChI=1S/C4H5N3O/c5-3-1-2-6-4(8)7-3/h1-2H,(H3,5,6,7,8)

InChI Key

OPTASPLRGRRNAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Boiling Point

208.2 °C

Melting Point

>300 °C(lit.)

Flash Point

223.4 °C

Purity

98%

Density

0.48 g/cm³

Solubility

Soluble in water

Appearance

Solid

Storage

2-8 °C

Active Content

95%

Physical State

Solid

Typical Applications

Use as antistatic agent.
Use as dispersing agent.
Use as anticorrosiveagent.

MSDS

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COA

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Spec Sheet

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Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of cytosine?

The molecular formula of cytosine is C4H5N3O.

How many hydrogen bonds does cytosine form with guanine in Watson-Crick base pairing?

Cytosine forms three hydrogen bonds with guanine in Watson-Crick base pairing.

What is the boiling point of cytosine?

The boiling point of cytosine is approximately 208.2°C.

What is cytosine's role in DNA and RNA?

Cytosine is one of the four main bases found in DNA and RNA.

What is the description of cytosine?

Cytosine is a pyrimidine derivative with a heterocyclic aromatic ring and two substituents attached.

What is the appearance of cytosine?

Cytosine appears as a white solid.

What are the typical applications of cytosine?

The typical applications of cytosine include its use as an antistatic agent, dispersing agent, and anticorrosive agent.

How should cytosine be stored?

Cytosine should be stored in a refrigerator.

What is the CAS number of cytosine?

The CAS number of cytosine is 71-30-7.

What is the molecular weight of cytosine?

The molecular weight of cytosine is 111.1.

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