A0230000

Adenine

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 6-Aminopurine, Vitamin B₄
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₅H₅N₅
• CAS Number: 73-24-5
• Molecular Weight: 135.13
• Beilstein: 5777
• MDL number: MFCD00041790
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329770588
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• Agency: EP
• API family: adenine
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: EDQM
• technique(s): gas chromatography (GC): suitable; liquid chromatography (LC): suitable
• mp: >360 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: Nc1ncnc2[nH]cnc12
• InChI: 1S/C5H5N5/c6-4-3-5(9-1-7-3)10-2-8-4/h1-2H,(H3,6,7,8,9,10)
• InChI key: GFFGJBXGBJISGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. Adenine belongs to the group of purine alkaloids widely distributed in plant products and beverages.[1] It can be used as an internal microbial marker for the determination of microbial protein synthesis.[2]

Application

This European Pharmacopoeia reference standard is intended for use only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301
• Precautionary Statements: P301 + P310 + P330
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable