Adenine is a purine nucleobase. It is widespread throughout animal and plant tissues combined with niacinamide, D-ribose, and phosphoric acids; a constituent of nucleic acids and coenzymes, such as codehydrase I and II, adenylic acid, coalaninedehydrase.
Application Notes
Adenine has a wide range of chemical and biochemical roles in vivo and in vitro. It is a regulatory molecule and a component of DNA, RNA, cofactors (NAD, FAD) and signaling molecules (cAMP). It is used as a blood preservative and in viral research.
Usage Statement
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Key Applications
Used as a blood preservative and in viral research | Regulatory molecule
| SKU | 0210019005 |
| Alternate Names | 6-Aminopurine; 1H-Purin-6-amine; 6-Amino-1H-purine; 6-Amino-3H-purine; 6-Amino-9H-purine; 1,6-Dihydro-6-iminopurine; 3,6-Dihydro-6-iminopurine; Leuco-4; Vitamin B4; adeninimine |
| Application Notes | Adenine has a wide range of chemical and biochemical roles in vivo and in vitro. It is a regulatory molecule and a component of DNA, RNA, cofactors (NAD, FAD) and signaling molecules (cAMP). It is used as a blood preservative and in viral research. |
| Base Catalog Number | 10019005 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 5777 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | Adenine is a purine nucleobase with a wide range of chemical and biochemical roles in vivo and in vitro. It is a regulatory molecule and a component of DNA, RNA, cofactors (NAD, FAD) and signaling molecules (cAMP). Adenine forms adenosine with ribose, which in turn forms AMP, ADP or ATP, depending on the extent of phosphorylation. ATP is involved in energy transfer during cellular metabolism. |
| CAS # | 73-24-5 |
| EC Number | 200-796-1 |
| Hazard Statements | H301 |
| Melting Point | >360 °C(Lit.) |
| Molecular Formula | C5H5N5 |
| Molecular Weight | 135.1 |
| Pack Size | 5 g |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask, Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| RTECS Number | AU6125000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS06 |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in acetic acid; formic acid (50 mg/mL - clear, colorless solution), 0.5 M Hydrochloric acid (20 mg/mL - clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faint yellow solution). Soluble in water (1 g/2000 mL at 25 °C; 1 g/40 mL boiling water); slightly soluble in ethanol. |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| UV Visible Absorbance | λmax 262 ± 3 nm (0.1 N HCl), OD250 nm/OD260 nm 0.76 ± 0.05, OD280 nm/OD260 nm 0.40 ± 0.05 |
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