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8-Hydroxyadenine

Also known as 6-Amino-7H-purin-8-ol, 8-Oxoadenine, Oxyadenine

CAS 21149-26-8Formula C5H5N5OMolar mass 151.13 g/mol
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8-Hydroxyadenine chemical structure, C5H5N5O, CAS 21149-26-8
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
21149-26-8
Formula
C5H5N5O
Molar mass
151.13 g/mol
HS code
293359
Category
Nucleosides and nucleotides

What is 8-Hydroxyadenine?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

8-oxoadenine is an oxopurine that is adenine bearing a single oxo substituent at position 8. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a member of 6-aminopurines, an oxopurine and a nucleobase analogue. It is functionally related to an adenine. It is a tautomer of an 8-hydroxyadenine.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
6-amino-7,9-dihydropurin-8-one
CAS number
21149-26-8 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C5H5N5O
MDL number
MFCD00987219
InChIKey
RGKBRPAAQSHTED-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H5N5O/c6-3-2-4(8-1-7-3)10-5(11)9-2/h1H,(H4,6,7,8,9,10,11)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1=NC(=C2C(=N1)NC(=O)N2)N

Synonyms

  • 6-Amino-7H-purin-8-ol
  • 8-Oxoadenine
  • Oxyadenine
  • 6-Amino-8-hydroxypurine
  • 7,8-Dihydro-8-oxoadenine
  • 6-amino-7,9-dihydropurin-8-one
  • 7,8-Dhoa
  • 8-Hydroxy Adenine
  • Oxaden
  • Oksaden
  • 6-amino-Purin-8-ol
  • 6-Amino-7,9-dihydro-8H-purin-8-one
  • 8-Oxo-7,8-dihydroadenine
  • 6-amino-1,7-dihydro-8H-Purin-8-one
  • 6-Amino-8-purinol
  • 8-hydroxy-1H-Purin-6-amine
  • Purin-8(9H)-one, 6-amino-
  • 1H-Purin-6-amine, 8-hydroxy-
  • 8H-Purin-8-one, 6-amino-1,7-dihydro-
  • 6-Amino-9H-purin-8-ol
  • 8-hydroxyadenin
  • 8-oxo-adenine
  • 8-oxoA
  • 6-amino-Purin-8(9H)-one
  • 7,8-Dihydro-8- oxoadenine,
Show all 29 synonyms
  • 6-amino-7H-purin-8(9H)-one
  • 6-amino-1,7-dihydropurin-8-one
  • 6-amino-8,9-dihydro-7H-purin-8-one
  • 6-Amino-1,7-dihydro-8 H -purin-8-one, 6-Amino-8-purinol,

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
151.13 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
151.0494 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-0.77calc.
Topological polar surface area
100.5 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
11calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=c1[nH]c2cncnc2[nH]1

O=c1[nH]c2cncnc2[nH]1

2 rings, 10 atoms, the 7H-Purin-8-ol ring system.

50 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • animal metabolite
  • bacterial metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • human metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite
  • prokaryotic metabolite

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code 8-Hydroxyadenine is traded under.

HS 2933.59Indicative HS code

Compounds containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring, other

World exports in 2024
$18.4B
+10.5% vs 2023, imports $24.8B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Ireland43.6%
  2. Switzerland * partner reported26.3%
  3. China7.9%
Top importers
  1. Slovenia30.3%
  2. United States30.1%
  3. Germany15.3%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for 8-Hydroxyadenine is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about 8-Hydroxyadenine, based on the data on this page

What is 8-Hydroxyadenine?

8-oxoadenine is an oxopurine that is adenine bearing a single oxo substituent at position 8. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a member of 6-aminopurines, an oxopurine and a nucleobase analogue. It is functionally related to an adenine. It is a tautomer of an 8-hydroxyadenine.

What is the CAS number of 8-Hydroxyadenine?

The CAS registry number of 8-Hydroxyadenine is 21149-26-8.

What is the molecular formula and weight of 8-Hydroxyadenine?

The molecular formula of 8-Hydroxyadenine is C5H5N5O and its molar mass is 151.13 g/mol.

What is 8-Hydroxyadenine used for?

Known uses and roles of 8-Hydroxyadenine include animal metabolite, bacterial metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite, human metabolite, mammalian metabolite and 2 more.

Is 8-Hydroxyadenine hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for 8-Hydroxyadenine is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of 8-Hydroxyadenine?

8-Hydroxyadenine is usually classified under HS code 293359 (Compounds containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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