Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
73-24-5
Molecular Formula
C5H5N5
Molecular Weight
135.13 g/mol
Synonym

7H-Purin-6-amine;1,6-Dihydro-6-iminopurine;9H-Purin-6-amine;3,6-Dihydro-6-iminopurine;Vitamin B4;Pedatisectine B;Adeninimine;6-Aminopurine;6-Amino-1H-purine

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Adenine is a nitrogenous base found in DNA and RNA, where it pairs with thymine in DNA and with uracil in RNA. It plays a key role in storing genetic information and is also a component of important molecules like ATP, which provides energy for cellular processes.