1-methyladenine
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Surname | 1-methyladenine | ||||||||||||||||||
other names |
6-amino-1-methylpurine |
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Molecular formula | C 6 H 7 N 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Molar mass | 149.15 g mol −1 | ||||||||||||||||||
Physical state |
firmly |
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Melting point |
~ 285 ° C (decomposition) |
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As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions . |
1-methyladenine is a heterocyclic organic compound with a purine backbone. It is a derivative of the nucleic base adenine and occurs as part of the nucleoside 1-methyladenosine (m 1 A) in RNA .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c data sheet 1-methyladenine from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on January 25, 2013 ( PDF ).