N 4 , N 4 -dimethylcytosine

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Structural formula
Structure of N4, N4-dimethylcytosine
General
Surname N 4 , N 4 -dimethylcytosine
other names

4-dimethylamino-pyrimidin-2-one

Molecular formula C 6 H 9 N 3 O
External identifiers / databases
CAS number 6220-48-0
PubChem 13027211
ChemSpider 15325086
Wikidata Q15632684
properties
Molar mass 139.16 g mol −1
Physical state

firmly

safety instructions
GHS hazard labeling
no classification available
As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions .

N 4 , N 4 -Dimethylcytosine is a heterocyclic organic compound with a pyrimidine backbone. It is a derivative of the nucleobase cytosine , which isdoubly methylated at the amino group . It occurs as a component of the nucleoside N 4 , N 4 -dimethylcytidine  (m 4 2 C).

Further dimethylated nucleobases are N 2 , N 2 -dimethylguanine and N 6 , N 6 -dimethyladenine .

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ This substance has either not yet been classified with regard to its hazardousness or a reliable and citable source has not yet been found.