Adenina

C₅H₅N₅

IUPAC: 9H-Purin-6-amine

CAS: 73-24-5

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 5 1,0080
Carbono C 5 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 5 14,0070

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×5
3,7%
C
Carbono ×5
44,4%
N
Nitrógeno ×5
51,8%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Low toxicity

Estructura

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
135,13 g/mol
Densidad
1,6000 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
360,0 °C
Solubilidad
1.04 g/L at 25°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
135,0545
XLogP
-0,1
TPSA
80,5 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
2
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
4
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
10
Complejidad
127,0

También conocido como

Vitamin B4 (historical)

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1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehído

CH₃CHO

Acetamida

C₂H₅NO

Acetato de butilo

C₆H₁₂O₂

Acetato de etilo

C₄H₈O₂

Acetato de vinilo

C₄H₆O₂

Frequently Asked Questions

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