Cytosine

$91.41

Product Description

It is one of the four main bases found in DNA and RNA, along with adenine, guanine, and thymine (uracil in RNA). It is a pyrimidine derivative, with a heterocyclic aromatic ring and two substituents attached. The nucleoside of cytosine is cytidine. In Watson-Crick base pairing, it forms three hydrogen bonds with guanine.
Specifications:

  • Ultra Pure Grade
  • Em (275 nm, 0.1M HCl): >9,900
  • Appearance: White Solid
  • ChEBI: Not available.
  • Crystal_Structure: Not available.
  • Density: 0.48 g/cm3
  • InChI: Not available.
  • InChIKey: Not available.
  • Melting Point: >300 °C
  • RTECS Number: UW7350150

Technical Specifications

Synonyms: Cytosine
CAS#: 71-30-7
Molecular Weight: 111.1
Molecular Formula: C4H5N3O
Ship Temperature: RT
Storage Temperature: RT

Composition

Technical Documentation