CAS No. 120-73-0

Batch: Purity:99.2
Purine Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Purine product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 120-73-0
Molecular Formula

C5H4N4

Molecular Weight (MW) 120.11
SMILES C1=C2C(=NC=N1)N=CN2

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Purine is a fundamental heterocyclic aromatic compound serving as a key precursor and structural scaffold in nucleic acid chemistry. It forms the core framework for adenine and guanine, which are essential components of DNA and RNA, as well as vital coenzymes and signaling molecules including ATP, GTP, cAMP, NADH, and coenzyme A. Through cellular purine metabolic pathways, these purine-based molecules regulate cellular energy transfer, enzymatic signal transduction, and genetic transcription.

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 24 mg/mL (199.81 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water 24 mg/mL
Ethanol 24 mg/mL
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.