Ribonucleic acid

Agent Name
Ribonucleic acid
Alternative Name
RNA
CAS Number
63231-63-0
Formula
Unspecified
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Pentosenucleic acids; RNA; Ribonucleic acids; Nucleic acids, ribo-; [ChemIDplus] Yeast nucleic acid; [Merck Index] Ribonucleic acid, from torula yeast; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Nucleic Acids and Derivatives
Description
Beige crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Polynucleotide involved in protein synthesis found in the nucleus and cytoplasm of cells; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
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