CYTOSINE (for biochemistry) (4-amino-2-hydroxy pyrimidiene) is a product provided by Research-Lab Fine Chem Industries. Laboratory reagents are chemicals which are used in laboratories as a part of experimental procedures. These reagents can be important parts of chemical reactions, analytical reagents or starting material for the production of other materials.

This CYTOSINE is meant for biochemistry. This compound is a pyrimidine derivative, with a heterocyclic aromatic ring and two substituents. The reagent is available as a powder which is soluble in water. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Cytosine has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. Cytosine is a component of DNA and RNA, the nucleic acid in life forms. It is additionally used as an enzyme substrate or precursor of effector molecules such as cytosine sugars. Cytosine is widely employed in proteomics research. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.

CAS number: 71-30-7

Molecular formula: C4H5N3O

Molecular weight: 110.10 g/mol

Appearance: White powder

Assay: Min. 98%

Melting point: 320 - 325

Synonyms:

4-amino-2-hydroxy pyrimidiene

Product name: CYTOSINE (for biochemistry) (4-amino-2-hydroxy pyrimidiene)

Catalogue number: 02159 00025

Unit: 1 bottle

Quantity: 25 gm per unit