Category:
Peptides
CAS NO:
71-30-7
Standard:
ChP,USP,BP,EP,
Appearance:
white solid
Molecular Weight:
111.1
Density:
0.48
Boiling Point:
445.8 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point:
300℃
Flash Point:
223.4 °C
Storage Temperature:
Store at RT.
Refractive index:
1.688
Solubility:
soluble in water
Stability:
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Usage:
Widely distributed in nature; constituent of nucleic acids
Cytosine is a pyrimidine nucleobase essential for DNA and RNA synthesis. Produced via chemical synthesis or enzymatic conversion, it features the molecular formula C4H5N3O and CAS number 71-30-7.
Store in a cool, dry place away from oxidizers. Avoid inhalation of dust; use appropriate PPE during handling. Not approved for direct clinical administration as a standalone therapeutic agent.