Cytosine PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C4H5N3O
Molecular Weight:  111.10 g/mol
CAS Number: 71-30-7

Properties

Water Solubility Soluble
Assay Purity >=98 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.5000
B pt. 208.2°C
M pt. >300 °C
Density 0,48 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement  P305+P351+P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29335990
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
It is a fundamental component in genetic material and is used in biochemical and molecular biology research.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to store and transmit genetic information as part of DNA and RNA structures.

General Description
Cytosine is a pyrimidine nitrogenous base found in nucleic acids pairing with guanine in DNA and RNA.