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Nucleotides & Nucleic Acids

Adenine For Biochemistry

RA000427 CAS 73-24-5 Biochemistry

Identity

Product code
RA000427
CAS number
73-24-5
Grade
Biochemistry
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C5H5N5
Molecular weight
135.13

Classification

Applications
Biochemistry

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White powder —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 7 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] Min 360 °C °C
Solubility in water [% weight] Slightly soluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance White powder — —
Heavy metal Max 0.001 % % —
Loss on drying Max 0.5 % % —
Residue on ignition Max 0.1 % % —
Organic volatile impurities Passes test — GC
Residual solvents Passes test — —
Nitrogen content 50.2 - 53.4 % % —
Assay Min 99 % % —
Identification Passes test — —
Appearance of solution Passes test — —
Acidity or alkalinity Passes test — —
Related Substances Passes test — —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.01 % % —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.03 % % —
Ammonium (NH4) Max 0.001 % % —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
5 g RA000427-PK-5G
25 g RA000427-PK-25G
1 kg RA000427-PK-1KG