Guanine CAS#: 73-40-5; ChemWhat Code: 114246
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Guanine |
| Synonyms | 2-AMino-6-hydroxy-1H-purine;9H-Guanine;Valaciclovir EP Impurity A;Guanine Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 99%;2-amino-1H-purin-6(9H)-one;6H-Purin-6-one, 2-amino-1,7-dihydro- (9CI);6H-purin-6-one, 2-amino-3,7-dihydro-;Guanine (8CI) |
| CAS Registry Number | 73-40-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H5N5O |
| Molecular Weight | 151.13 |
| EINECS | 200-799-8 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | >300 °C(lit.) |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| Solubulity | 1 M NaOH: 0.1 M at 20 °C, clear, Colorless |
| form | Powder |
| pka | 9.92(at 40℃) |
| Color | White to cream |
| Water Solubility | practically insoluble |
| Merck | 14,4564 |
| BRN | 9680 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | 6H-Purin-6-one, 2-amino-1,7-dihydro-(73-40-5) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 6H-Purin-6-one, 2-amino-1,7-dihydro-(73-40-5) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| R Phrase | 36/37/38 |
| S Phrase | 26-36-37/39 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | MF8260000 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29335990 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 73-40-5(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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