| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 Isocytosine
 |  | [CAS] 
 108-53-2
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYPYRIMIDINE
 4-HYDROXY-2-AMINOPYRIMIDINE
 ISOCYTOSINE
 2-Amino-6-hydroxpyrimidine
 4(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 2-amino-(9CI)
 2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYPYRIMIDINE/ISOCYTOSINE
 2-Aminouracil
 2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYPYRIMIDINE 97%
 4-HYDROXY-2-AMINOPYRIMIDINE 97%
 2-AMINO-4(3H)-PYRIMIDONE 97%
 4(1H)-PYRIMIDINONE, 2-AMINO-
 2-amino-4-hydroxypyrimine
 2-Amino-4-pyrimidone
 NSC 49118
 Isocytosine ,99%
 2-Amino-1,4-dihydropyrimidine-4-one
 2-Amino-4(1H)-pyrimidinone
 2-Aminopyrimidin-4-ol
 2-Aminopyrimidine-4(1H)-one
 2-Aminopyrimidine-4(3H)-one
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 203-592-0
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C4H5N3O
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00057557
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 111.1
 |  | [MOL File] 
 108-53-2.mol
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 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Appearance] 
 White to Off-White Solid
 |  | [Melting point ] 
 275°C
 |  | [density ] 
 1.55±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
 |  | [solubility ] 
 DMSO (Slightly)
 |  | [form ] 
 Crystalline Powder
 |  | [pka] 
 9.59±0.40(Predicted)
 |  | [color ] 
 White to off-white
 |  | [biological source] 
 synthetic (organic)
 |  | [Water Solubility ] 
 Soluble in DMF, DMSO, hot water, and AcOH.
 |  | [Usage] 
 A useful intermediate for chemical modifications of base and sugar moieties in natural  nucleosides
 |  | [Detection Methods] 
 HPLC,NMR
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 108-53-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xn
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R22:Harmful if swallowed.
 R36:Irritating to the eyes.
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 29335990
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 White to Off-White Solid
 |  | [Uses] 
 Isocytosine is a useful intermediate for chemical modifications of base and sugar moieties in natural nucleosides
 |  | [Definition] 
 ChEBI: An aminopyrimidine in which the pyrimidine ring bears amino and hydroxy substituents at positions 2 and 4, respectively.
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