Guanine CAS 73-40-5

CAS: 73-40-5
Molecular Formula:C5H5N5O
Molecular Weight:151.13
EINECS:200-799-8

Synonyms:2-AMINOHYPOXANTHINE; 2-AMINO-6-PURINOL; 2-AMINO-6-HYDROXYPURINE; 2-AMINO-1,7-DIHYDRO-6H-PURIN-6-ONE; 2-AMINO-1,9-DIHYDRO-PURIN-6-ONE; AKOS B019969; 6-N-HYDROXYAMINOPURINE; 6-HYDROXY-2-AMINOPURINE

What is Guanine CAS 73-40-5？

Guanine CAS 73-40-5 is a five colored needle shaped crystals or amorphous powder. Mp360 ℃ (decomposition). Easy to dissolve in acids and bases, slightly soluble in ethanol and ether, insoluble in water. Guanine used as an intermediate for antiviral drug acyclovir

Specification

Item	Specification
Melting point	>300 °C (lit.)
Density	1.4456 (rough estimate)
Storage conditions	2-8°C
Refractivity	2.0000 (estimate)
MW	151.13
Boiling point	273.11°C (rough estimate)

Application

Guanine is used as an intermediate for antiviral drug acyclovir, while Guanine is used as an intermediate for thioguanine and ring opening guanine. It can also be used for biochemical research.