Cytosine 98+%

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SKU:: 267412
Molecular Weight:: 111.1
Purity:: ≥98%
Storage Conditions:: RT
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 71-30-7
Format:: White to off-white powder
Extra Details:: Cytosine (C) 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 (an amine group at position 4 and a keto group at position 2). The nucleoside of cytosine is cytidine. In Watson-Crick base pairing, it forms three hydrogen bonds with guanine. Synonyms: 6-Amino-2(1H)-pyrimidinone; 4-Amino-1H-pyrimidin-2-one; 4-Amino-2(1H)-pyrimidinone; 4-Amino-2-hydroxypyrimidine; 4-Aminouracil; Cytosinimine; NSC 27787 CAS No: 71-30-7 Molecular Formula: C4H5N3O Molecular Weight: 111.10 Appearance: White to off-white powder Purity: ≥98% (HPLC) Melting Point: >300°C (lit) Heavy Metals: ≤0.001% Loss on Drying: ≤0.5% Residue On Ignition: ≤0.1% Storage and Stability: Store at RT. Stable for 12 months after receipt.