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

CRM


Properties

Assay Purity >= 98 %
Density 1.445 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H315,H319,H335
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29335990
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Guanine is used in the formation of DNA and RNA helping in genetic coding and protein synthesis in all living organisms. It is also found in nucleotide compounds like GTP which is involved in energy transfer within cells.

Purpose
The main purpose of guanine is to store and transmit genetic information and support essential biological processes such as cell division gene expression and cellular energy regulation.

General Description
Guanine is a nitrogenous base that is one of the four main components of nucleic acids in DNA and RNA. It is a purine base with a double-ring structure and pairs with cytosine through hydrogen bonding.