Isocytosine

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Isocytosine Structure
Isocytosine structure
Common Name Isocytosine
CAS Number 108-53-2 Molecular Weight 111.102
Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 393.6±34.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C4H5N3O Melting Point 275°C
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 191.9±25.7 °C
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of Isocytosine


Isocytosine is a non-natural nucleobase and an isomer of cytosine. It is used in combination with Isoguanine in studies of unnatural nucleic acid analogues of the normal base pairs in DNA and used as a nucleobase of hachimoji RNA[1][2].

Summary: 2-Amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine (Isocytosine), CAS号108-53-2, molecular formula C4H5N3O, molecular weight 111.102, appears as a white to grayish-white solid, melting point 275°C, boiling point 393.6±34.0 °C, density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine
Synonym More Synonyms

 Isocytosine Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Isocytosine is a non-natural nucleobase and an isomer of cytosine. It is used in combination with Isoguanine in studies of unnatural nucleic acid analogues of the normal base pairs in DNA and used as a nucleobase of hachimoji RNA[1][2].
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References

[1]. "Isocytosine". Molecule of the Week. American Chemical Society. Retrieved November 1, 2012.

[2]. Hoshika S, et al. Hachimoji DNA and RNA: A genetic system with eight building blocks. Science. 2019 Feb 22;363(6429):884-887.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 393.6±34.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 275°C
Molecular Formula C4H5N3O
Molecular Weight 111.102
Flash Point 191.9±25.7 °C
Exact Mass 111.043259
PSA 72.03000
LogP -1.01
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.668
Storage condition Room temperature.

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H302-H319
Precautionary Statements P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xn:Harmful;
Risk Phrases R22;R36
Safety Phrases S26
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2933599090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Customs

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HS Code 2933599090
Summary 2933599090. other compounds containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

 Articles29

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Lead optimization of isocytosine-derived xanthine oxidase inhibitors.

Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 23(3) , 834-8, (2013)

We report our attempts at improving the oral efficacy of low-nanomolar inhibitors of xanthine oxidase from isocytosine series through chemical modifications. Our lead compound had earlier shown good i...

Isocytosine-based inhibitors of xanthine oxidase: Design, synthesis, SAR, PK and in vivo efficacy in rat model of hyperuricemia

Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 22(24) , 7543-6, (2012)

Structure-activity relationship studies were carried out for lead generation following structure-guided design approach from an isocytosine scaffold identified earlier for xanthine oxidase inhibition....

Indirect photochemical transformations of acyclovir and penciclovir in aquatic environments increase ecological risk.

Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 35 , 584-92, (2016)

Acyclovir and penciclovir, 2 antiviral drugs, are increasingly detected in aquatic environments. The present study explores the natural photochemical transformation mechanisms and fate of these drugs,...

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

4(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 2-amino- (9CI)
2-amino-4-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidine
2-amino-3H-pyrimidin-4-one
Isocytosine
2-Amino-4-pyrimidone
2-Aminopyrimidin-4-ol
2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimine
2-Amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine
4-Hydroxy-2-aminopyrimidine
2-amino-1H-pyrimidin-6-one
MFCD00057557
2-Amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine,2-Aminouracil
2-Aminopyrimidin-4(1H)-one
Iso Cytosine
2-Amino-4(1H)-pyrimidinone
2-Aminopyrimidin-4(3H)-one
2-Amino-6-hydroxpyrimidine
EINECS 203-592-0
2-aminouracil

 Isocytosine | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the melting point of 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine?
A: Melting point of 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine is 275°C.
Q: What is the boiling point of 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine?
A: Boiling point of 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine is 393.6±34.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine?
A: Molecular formula of 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine is C4H5N3O.
Q: What is the CAS number of 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine?
A: CAS number of 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine is 108-53-2.
Q: What is the safety information for 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine?
A: Safety information for 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine: S26.
Q: What are the storage conditions for 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine?
A: Storage conditions for 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine: Room temperature.
Q: What are the downstream products of 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine: 3993-78-0;66-22-8;61937-71-1;55662-68-5;55662-33-4;108-53-2;7254-29-7;629645-53-0.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine is 72.03000.
Q: What is the LogP of 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine?
A: LogP of 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine is -1.01.
Q: What are the upstream materials of 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine: 874-14-6;50-01-1;617-48-1;113-00-8;109-12-6;77287-34-4;55662-68-5;25957-58-8;3993-78-0;5751-20-2.

 Isocytosinefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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