Adenine

C₅H₅N₅

IUPAC: 9H-Purin-6-amine

CAS: 73-24-5

Übersicht

Adenine is a purine nucleobase that pairs with thymine in DNA and uracil in RNA. It is one of the four bases of the genetic code. It is also a component of ATP, NAD+, and FAD, making it central to energy metabolism, signaling, and genetics.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 5 1,0080
Carbon C 5 12,0110
Nitrogen N 5 14,0070

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×5
3,7%
C
Carbon ×5
44,4%
N
Nitrogen ×5
51,8%

Verwendung

  • • DNA/RNA base pair component
  • • ATP component
  • • Biochemistry research
  • • Cell culture media

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Adenine can be synthesized from hydrogen cyanide, suggesting it may have formed in prebiotic Earth conditions

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Low toxicity

Structure

SMILES

C1=NC2=NC=NC(=C2N1)N

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
135,13 g/mol
Dichte
1,6000 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
360,0 °C
Löslichkeit
1.04 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
135,0545
XLogP
-0,1
TPSA
80,5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
10
Complexity
127,0

Auch bekannt als

Vitamin B4 (historical)

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adenine?
Adenine (C₅H₅N₅) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 9H-Purin-6-amine.
What is the molecular weight of Adenine?
Adenine has a molar mass of 135.127 g/mol.
What state is Adenine at room temperature?
Adenine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Adenine organic or inorganic?
Adenine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Adenine?
Adenine (C₅H₅N₅) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N).