Guanine

C₅H₅N₅O

IUPAC: 2-Amino-1,9-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one

CAS: 73-40-5

Genel Bakış

Guanine is a purine nucleobase that pairs with cytosine in both DNA and RNA through three hydrogen bonds. It was first isolated from guano (bat droppings) in 1844, giving it its name. Its crystalline form produces the iridescent sheen seen in fish scales.

Bileşim

Element Sembol Atomlar Atom Kütlesi
Hydrogen H 5 1,0080
Carbon C 5 12,0110
Nitrogen N 5 14,0070
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Elementel Bileşim

H
Hydrogen ×5
3,3%
C
Carbon ×5
39,7%
N
Nitrogen ×5
46,3%
O
Oxygen ×1
10,6%

Kullanımlar

  • • DNA/RNA base pair component
  • • GTP energy molecule
  • • Pearlescent cosmetics (from fish scales)
  • • Biochemistry research

İlginç Gerçekler

  • ✦ The shimmer in some lipsticks and nail polishes comes from guanine crystals extracted from fish scales

Güvenlik

  • ⚠ Low toxicity

Structure

SMILES

C1=NC2=C(N1)C(=O)NC(=N2)N

Özellikler

Tür
organic
Hal
solid
Molar Kütle
151,13 g/mol
Yoğunluk
2,2000 g/cm³
Erime Noktası
360,0 °C
Çözünürlük
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
151,0494
XLogP
-1,1
TPSA
96,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
11
Complexity
225,0

Diğer Adları

Guanine

İlgili Bileşikler

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 Guanine?
Guanine (C₅H₅N₅O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Amino-1,9-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one.
What is the molecular weight of Guanine?
Guanine has a molar mass of 151.127 g/mol.
What state is Guanine at room temperature?
Guanine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Guanine organic or inorganic?
Guanine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Guanine?
Guanine (C₅H₅N₅O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).