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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Adenine, 99%
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Suitable for battery materials development.
Adenine is used as an active component of boron-deficient media to grow yeast in order to assess whether yeast growth is stimulated by boron. It is useful as a local antiseptic and vitamin B4. Further, it is used in the microbial determination of niacin. It is also employed as a food supplement for adult rats to investigate the effects of dietary adenine overload. In addition to this, it is used in the production of nucleotides of the nucleic acids.
Solubility
Soluble in hot water, methanol and ethanol. Slightly soluble in cold water. Insoluble in diethyl ether.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN2811 |
| Beilstein | 5777 |
| Merck Index | 14,152 |
| Formula Weight | 135.13 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Adenine |
Safety and Handling
- Adenine
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Adenine
RUO – Research Use Only
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