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Adenine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

6-Aminopurine, Vitamin B4

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H5N5
CAS Number:
73-24-5
Molecular Weight:
135.13
Beilstein:
5777
MDL number:
MFCD00041790
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329748937
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

adenine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

>360 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Nc1ncnc2[nH]cnc12

InChI

1S/C5H5N5/c6-4-3-5(9-1-7-3)10-2-8-4/h1-2H,(H3,6,7,8,9,10)

InChI key

GFFGJBXGBJISGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Adenine USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Anticoagulant Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine Solution
  • Adenosine
  • S-Adenosyl-l-methionine 1
  • 4-Butanedisulfonate

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P310 + P330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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