Description

5-Azacytosine (CAS No. 931-86-2) is a heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C₃H₄N₄O, widely recognized for its role as a cytosine analog in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. This white to off-white crystalline powder is highly soluble in water and organic solvents, making it suitable for various experimental applications. As a nucleobase derivative, 5-Azacytosine is extensively utilized in epigenetic studies, DNA/RNA modification research, and anticancer drug development due to its ability to inhibit DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs). It is also employed in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and as a building block in medicinal chemistry. Our high-purity grade (≥98%) ensures optimal performance in sensitive assays and synthetic procedures. Proper storage at 2-8°C under inert conditions is recommended to maintain stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 931-86-2
• Complexity: 170
• IUPAC Name: 6-amino-1H-1,3,5-triazin-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H4N4O/c4-2-5-1-6-3(8)7-2/h1H,(H3,4,5,6,7,8)
• InChI Key: MFEFTTYGMZOIKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 112.03851076
• Molecular Formula: C3H4N4O
• Molecular Weight: 112.09
• SMILES: C1=NC(=O)NC(=N1)N
• Topological: 79.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 112.03851076
• Synonyms: 5-Azacytosine, 931-86-2, 1,3,5-Triazin-2(1H)-one, 4-amino-, 4-Amino-1,3,5-triazin-2-ol, 6-Amino-1,3,5-triazin-2(1H)-one, 4-Amino-1,3,5-triazin-2(1H)-one, s-Triazin-2-ol, 4-amino-, s-Triazin-2(1H)-one, 4-amino-, NSC 54006, C5UW4MS7VR, 2-Hydroxy-4-aminotriazine, 4040-10-2, EINECS 213-242-9, NSC 51100, 4-amino-s-triazin-2(1H)-one, CHEBI:72474, UNII-C5UW4MS7VR, NSC-51100, NSC-54006, 4-Amino-2-hydroxy-1,3,5-triazine, 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-sym-triazine, DTXSID80239275, DTXCID00161766, 213-242-9, mfefttygmzoiko-uhfffaoysa-n, 5-aza cytosine, 6-amino-1H-1,3,5-triazin-2-one, 4-Amino-1,3,5-triazin-2-one, 2-amino-4-hydroxy-s-triazine, MFCD00006033, CHEMBL1230389, 2-Amino-4-hydroxy-1,3,5-triazine, 4-amino-1H-1,3,5-triazin-2-one, 1118000-83-1, 5-Azacytosine-15N4, 5-Azacytosine (4-Amino-1,3,5-triazin-2(1H)-one), MFCD00149402, azacytosine, 6-amino-1,2-dihydro-1,3,5-triazin-2-one, 5-Aza-Cytosine, 5AZ, SCHEMBL13863, SCHEMBL600459, SCHEMBL2205724, SCHEMBL6315578, SCHEMBL11596289, SCHEMBL21169645, BCP22914, NSC51100, NSC54006, BDBM50389508, MFCD00051007, SBB058099, AKOS002658026, AKOS015854832, AKOS015919837, FA05964, 4-Methoxy Phencyclidine-d4 Hydrochloride, 1216950-61-6, AC-12915, AS-10943, SY030603, 4-Amino-1,3,5-triazin-2(1H)-one #, DB-006956, CS-0008471, NS00039530, ST51012399, A51119, EN300-136571, Q27139948, Z1962222528, 4-Amino-1,3,5-triazin-2-one;2-Amino-4-hydroxy-S-triazine

5-Azacytosine is primarily used in epigenetic research as a DNA demethylating agent, facilitating studies on gene expression regulation. It serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of nucleoside-based therapeutics, particularly for oncology applications. Additionally, this compound is employed in biochemical assays to investigate DNA methylation mechanisms and as a reference standard in analytical chemistry.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (97.8%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

Precautionary Statements

• P264, P270, P301+P317, P330, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (97.8%)

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