Purine

C₅H₄N₄

IUPAC: 7H-Purine

CAS: 120-73-0

Übersicht

Purine is the parent compound of adenine and guanine, two of the five nucleobases in DNA and RNA. Purines are metabolized to uric acid in humans.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 5 12,0110
Nitrogen N 4 14,0070

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Verwendung

  • Pharmaceutical research
  • Biochemistry

Wissenswertes

  • Uric acid, the end product of purine metabolism, causes gout when it accumulates

Structure

SMILES

C1=C2C(=NC=N1)N=CN2

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
120,11 g/mol
Schmelzpunkt
214,0 °C
Löslichkeit
5 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
120,0436
XLogP
-0,4
TPSA
54,5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
9
Complexity
105,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Purine?
Purine (C₅H₄N₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 7H-Purine.
What is the molecular weight of Purine?
Purine has a molar mass of 120.11 g/mol.
What state is Purine at room temperature?
Purine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Purine organic or inorganic?
Purine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Purine?
Purine (C₅H₄N₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N).