Cytosine

SKU: orb1302527

Description

Cytosine (6-Aminopyrimidin-2(1H)-one) is a fundamental pyrimidine nucleobase in nucleic acids. Its spontaneous deamination is a well-characterized mutagenic event, and cytosine nucleotides are implicated in mutagenesis underlying leukemia and other cancers. This compound is essential for in vitro studies of DNA biochemistry, replication errors, and epigenetic mechanisms.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 71-30-7
• MW: 111.1
• Purity: 99.67% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₄H₅N₃O
• SMILES: NC1=NC(=O)NC=C1
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:30 mg/mL (270.03 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL (9 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

inhibit, Inhibitor, EndogenousMetabolite, Cytosine, Cytosinimine, Endogenous Metabolite, 6-Aminopyrimidin-2(1H)-one, 4-Amino-2-hydroxypyrimidine

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

597