Adenine Chemical Suppliers & Exporters in Mumbai, India

6 Aminopurine

CAS Number:73‑24‑5

Synonyms: Adenine; 6‑Aminopurine; 1H‑Purin‑6‑amine; Vitamin B₄

Chemical Formula:C₅H₅N₅

Product Introduction

Adenine is a white to light-yellow crystalline purine nucleobase found in DNA, RNA, ATP, NAD, FAD, and CoA. It plays a central role in energy transfer, cell signaling, and enzyme catalysis.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property	Value
Appearance	White to light-yellow crystalline powder
Density	~1.6–1.9 g/cm³ (solid)
Melting Point	360–365 °C (decomposes)
Solubility	0.103 g/100 mL water @25 °C; insoluble in ethanol
Molecular Weight	135.13 g/mol
pKa	4.15 (secondary), 9.80 (primary)

Applications

Biochemistry: Fundamental component of nucleic acids (DNA/RNA), ATP, NAD, FAD, CoA.
Research reagent: Used in cell culture, molecular biology, and enzymology.
Analytical studies: Utilized in spectroscopy and studies of molecular adsorption on surfaces.