Cytosine
TL;DR: Cytosine (CAS 71-30-7) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C4H5N3O and molecular weight 111.04326 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
6-amino-1H-pyrimidin-2-one
Also Known As: cytosine, Cytosinimine, 4-Amino-2-hydroxypyrimidine, 6-Aminopyrimidin-2(1h)-One, 4-aminopyrimidin-2(1H)-one
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C4H5N3O |
| Molecular Weight | 111.04326 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.7 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 67.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 111.04326 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 8 |
| Complexity | 170.0 |
| Melting Point | > 300 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00109 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | 8.0 mg/mL |
| SMILES | C1=C(NC(=O)N=C1)N |
| InChIKey | OPTASPLRGRRNAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Cytosine is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Cytosine (CAS 71-30-7) is a biotechnology compound with the molecular formula C4H5N3O and a molecular weight of 111.04 g/mol. Key physical properties include a solubility: 8.0 mg/mL. Synonyms include cytosine and Cytosinimine.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Cytosine
Property Insights of Cytosine
The XLogP value of -1.7 indicates that Cytosine is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 67.5 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Cytosine. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Cytosine has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Cytosine?
The CAS number of Cytosine is 71-30-7.
What is the molecular formula of Cytosine?
The molecular formula of Cytosine is C4H5N3O.
What is the molecular weight of Cytosine?
The molecular weight of Cytosine is 111.04326 g/mol.
What are the applications of Cytosine?
Cytosine is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton...
Where can I buy Cytosine?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Cytosine?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Cytosine and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.