Cytosine
Cytosine (CAS 71-30-7) is a pyrimidine compound used in pharmaceutical and biochemical applications. Send Inquiry
Product Description
Cytosine, CAS Number: 71-30-7
Cytosine, also known as 4-Amino-2-hydroxypyrimidine, is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound and one of the four principal nucleobases found in DNA and RNA.
Product Chemical Properties
Chemical Name: Cytosine
CAS Number: 71-30-7
Molecular Formula: C4H5N3O
Molecular Weight: 111.10 g/mol
EINECS Number: 200-749-5
Melting Point: Above 300°C
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid
Product Technical Specification
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Description | White or almost white crystalline powder. |
| Loss on drying | ≤0.50% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤0.10% |
| Heavy metals | ≤0.001% |
| Assay(UV) | 98.00%～102.00% |
| Purity(HPLC) - Purity | ≥99.00% |
| Purity(HPLC) - Total impurities | ≤1.00% |
| Purity(HPLC) - Any single impurities | ≤0.30% |
Applications of Cytosine
Cytosine is an important intermediate in fine chemicals, pesticides and medicines, and has a wide range of applications. In pesticides, the first new cytosine nucleoside peptide antibiotic was discovered. It is a high-efficiency, low-toxic, low-residue broad-spectrum agricultural antibiotic. In the field of medicine, cytosine is a nucleic acid substance that can be used as an antiviral drug, mainly used to synthesize anti-AIDS drugs and anti-hepatitis B drugs such as lamivudine, anti-cancer drugs such as gemcitabine, and 5-fluorocytosine.
Medicine field: Cytosine and its analogs have certain medicinal value. For example, some cytosine nucleoside analogs are important antiviral and antitumor drugs that inhibit the growth and reproduction of viruses or tumor cells by interfering with their nucleic acid metabolism.
Biotechnology field: Commonly used in molecular biology experiments, such as DNA sequencing, gene cloning and other technologies, as the raw material for synthesizing oligonucleotide primers and probes, it is of great significance for gene detection and analysis.
Packaging
25kg/Fiber Drum or Bag.
Production Capacity
1200MT/year.
Storage Requirements
Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, and dark place. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
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