5-Amino-3H-imidazole-4-Carboxamide

SKU: orb1307676

Description

5-Amino-3H-imidazole-4-carboxamide (AICA) is an imidazole metabolite of antineoplastic agents like BIC and DIC. It serves as a key building block in nucleoside synthesis and, in combination with orotic acid, is investigated for hepatoprotective effects in liver disease research models.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 360-97-4
• MW: 126.12
• Purity: 99.90%
• Formula: C₄H₆N₄O
• SMILES: NC(=O)C1=C(N)NC=N1
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:100 mg/mL (792.9 mM);H2O:20 mg/mL (158.58 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

inhibit, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Inhibitor, 5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide, 5Amino3Himidazole4Carboxamide, 5-Amino-3H-imidazole-4-Carboxamide, 5 Amino 3H imidazole 4 Carboxamide, 4-Amino-5-imidazolecarboxamide, AICA

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

9679