Adenine is a purine, also known as 6-Aminopurine. It is one of the four nucleobases found in the nucleic acids DNA and RNA. Adenine plays a critical role in biochemistry, particularly in cellular respiration, as a component of ATP and cofactors like NAD and FAD, and in protein synthesis.
- Purity: 99.99%
- CAS number: 73-24-5
- Molecular weight: 135.13
- Formula: C5H5N5
- Appearance: Solid, white to off-white
- Soluble in DMSO (≥ 10 mg/mL)
- Soluble in H2O (2 mg/mL; requires ultrasonic and warming to 60°C)
- Can be used to induce chronic kidney injury models
- Critical role in biochemistry