5-Amino-3H-imidazole-4-Carboxamide (AICA) is an important precursor for the synthesis of purines in general and of the nucleobases adenine and guanine in particular.
5-Amino-3H-imidazole-4-Carboxamide (AICA) is an important precursor for the synthesis of purines in general and of the nucleobases adenine and guanine in particular.
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Product Information
Catalog Num
A12155
Formula
C4H6N4O
Molecular Weight
126.12
CAS Number
360-97-4
SMILES
O=C(C1=C(N)NC=N1)N
Synonyms
5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide; AICA
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20ºC, keep desiccated. In lyophilized form, the chemical is stable for 36 months. In solution, store at -20ºC and use within 3 months to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
Solubility
In vitro
DMSO
22 mg/mL (174.43 mM)
Water
22 mg/mL (174.43 mM)
Ethanol
22 mg/mL (174.43 mM)
* <1 mg/ml means slightly soluble or insoluble. * Please note that Adooq tests the solubility of all compounds in-house, and the actual solubility may differ slightly from published values. This is normal and is due to slight batch-to-batch variations.
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