Adenine

C₅H₅N₅

IUPAC: 9H-Purin-6-amine

CAS: 73-24-5

Обзор

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.

Состав

Элемент Символ Атомы Атомная масса
Hydrogen H 5 1,0080
Carbon C 5 12,0110
Nitrogen N 5 14,0070

Элементный состав

Применение

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

Интересные факты

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

Безопасность

  • ⚠ Low toxicity

Structure

SMILES

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

Свойства

Тип
organic
Состояние
solid
Молярная масса
135,13 g/mol
Плотность
1,6000 g/cm³
Температура плавления
360,0 °C
Растворимость
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

Также известен как

Vitamin B4 (historical)

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).