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5-Azacytosine

5-Azacytosine chemical structure
CAS Number931-86-2
FormulaC3H4N4O
Mol. Weight112.09 g/mol

What is 5-Azacytosine?

5-Azacytosine is a chemical compound with CAS number 931-86-2 and molecular formula C3H4N4O. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Reactant for:
• Enzymic synthesis of nucleoside analogs using immobilized 2′-deoxyribosyltransferase from Lactobacillus reuteri1
• Reactions with oxide radical ion2

• Potential antitumor and antiproliferative agent against human leukemia cells3

Specifications

Molecular Weight

112.09 g/mol

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter

Melting Point

>300 °C(lit.)

EC Number

213-242-9

WGK Germany

3

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