Description / Application
Adenine is the parent compound of the 6-aminopurines, composed of a purine having an amino group at C-6. It has a role as a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a human metabolite and a Daphnia magna metabolite. It is a member of 6-aminopurines and a purine nucleobase. It derives from a hydride of a 9H-purine.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 6-Aminopurine; 1H-Purin-6-amine; 9H-Purin-6-amine |
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| Molecular Formula | C5H5N5 |
| Molecular Weight | 135.13 |
| MFCD | MFCD00041790 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN2811 |
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| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H301;H401 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P270;P301+P310;P321;P330;P405;P501 |