Cytosine

Agent Name
Cytosine
CAS Number
71-30-7
Formula
C4-H5-N3-O
Major Category
Biological Agents
Cytosine formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 4-amino-; 2(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 6-amino-; 4-Amino-2(1H)-pyrimidinone; 4-Amino-2-hydroxypyrimidine; Cyt; Cytosinimine; [ChemIDplus] 6-Amino-2(1H)-pyrimidinone; 4-Amino-2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyrimidine; 4-Amino-2-pyrimidinol; [Merck Index]
Category
Nucleic Acids and Derivatives
Description
Monohydrate: Lustrous solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Component of nucleic acids found throughout nature; [Merck Index] Used in biochemical research; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes somnolence and changes in motor activity in intraperitoneal lethal-dose studies of mice; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.00109 mm Hg

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