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Queuine

Also known as base Q, Q Base, 7-(3,4-trans-4,5-cis-dihydroxy-1-cyclopenten-3-ylaminomethyl)-7-deazaguanine

CAS 72496-59-4Formula C12H15N5O3Molar mass 277.28 g/mol
Queuine chemical structure, C12H15N5O3, CAS 72496-59-4
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
72496-59-4
Formula
C12H15N5O3
Molar mass
277.28 g/mol
HS code
293359
Category
Heterocyclic building blocks

What is Queuine?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Queuine is a pyrrolopyrimidine. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is a conjugate base of a queuine(1+).

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-amino-5-[[[(1S,4S,5R)-4,5-dihydroxycyclopent-2-en-1-yl]amino]methyl]-3,7-dihydropyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-one
CAS number
72496-59-4 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 69565-92-0, 85549-16-2
Molecular formula
C12H15N5O3
UNII
DAK6EYX2BZ
InChIKey
WYROLENTHWJFLR-ACLDMZEESA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H15N5O3/c13-12-16-10-8(11(20)17-12)5(4-15-10)3-14-6-1-2-7(18)9(6)19/h1-2,4,6-7,9,14,18-19H,3H2,(H4,13,15,16,17,20)/t6-,7-,9+/m0/s1
Canonical SMILES
Nc1nc2[nH]cc(CNC3C=CC(O)C3O)c2c(=O)[nH]1
Isomeric SMILES
C1=C[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1NCC2=CNC3=C2C(=O)NC(=N3)N)O)O

Synonyms

  • base Q
  • Q Base
  • 7-(3,4-trans-4,5-cis-dihydroxy-1-cyclopenten-3-ylaminomethyl)-7-deazaguanine
  • 2-amino-5-[[[(1S,4S,5R)-4,5-dihydroxycyclopent-2-en-1-yl]amino]methyl]-3,7-dihydropyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-one
  • 4H-pyrrolo(2,3-d)pyrimidin-4-one, 2-amino-5-((((1S,4S,5R)-4,5-dihydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-yl)amino)methyl)-1,7-dihydro-
  • 2-amino-5-{[(1S,4S,5R)-4,5-dihydroxycyclopent-2-en-1-ylamino]methyl}-3,7-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-one
  • 4H-Pyrrolo(2,3-d)pyrimidin-4-one, 2-amino-5-(((4,5-dihydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-yl)amino)methyl)-1,7-dihydro-, (1S-(1alpha,4beta,5beta))-
  • 2-amino-5-((((1S,4S,5R)-4,5-dihydroxycyclopent-2-en-1-yl)amino)methyl)-3,7-dihydropyrrolo(2,3-d)pyrimidin-4-one
  • 2-amino-5-(((1S,4S,5R)-4,5-dihydroxycyclopent-2-en-1-ylamino)methyl)-3,7-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo(2,3-d)pyrimidin-4-one
  • 5-((((1R,4R,5S)-4,5-dihydroxycyclopent-2-en-1-yl)amino)methyl)-2-imino-1H,2H,3H,4H,7H-pyrrolo(2,3-d)pyrimidin-4-one
  • Queuine Hydrochloride
  • 2-amino-5-((((1s,4s,5r)-4,5-dihydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-yl)amino)methyl)-1,7-dihydro-4h-pyrrolo(2,3-d)pyrimidin-4-one
  • Queuine-API
  • 2-amino-5-[[[(1S,4S,5R)-4,5-dihydroxycyclopent-2-en-1-yl]amino]methyl]-1,7-dihydropyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-one
  • 2-Amino-5-((((1S,4S,5R)-4,5-dihydroxycyclopent-2-en-1-yl)amino)methyl)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4(7H)-one
  • 2-amino-5-({[(1S,4S,5R)-4,5-dihydroxycyclopent-2-en-1-yl]amino}methyl)-1,7-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-one
  • 2-Amino-5-[[[(1S,4S,5R)-4,5-dihydroxycyclopent-2-en-1-yl]amino]methyl]-3,7-dihydropyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-one hydrochloride
  • 4H-Pyrrolo(2,3-d)pyrimidin-4-one, 2-amino-5-(((4,5-dihydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-yl)amino)methyl)-1,7-dihydro-, (1S-(1alpha,4beta,5.beta.))-

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
277.28 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
277.1175 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.42calc.
Topological polar surface area
140.1 ร…ยฒcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
6calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
6calc.
Rotatable bonds
3calc.
Heavy atoms
20calc.
Rings
3calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.33calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
3calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)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]cnc2[nH]cc(CNC3C=CCC3)c12

O=c1[nH]cnc2[nH]cc(CNC3C=CCC3)c12

3 rings, 17 atoms.

5 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • Escherichia coli metabolite
  • bacterial metabolite
  • metabolite
  • prokaryotic metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Queuine 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

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What is Queuine?

Queuine is a pyrrolopyrimidine. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is a conjugate base of a queuine(1+).

What is the CAS number of Queuine?

The CAS registry number of Queuine is 72496-59-4. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 69565-92-0, 85549-16-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Queuine?

The molecular formula of Queuine is C12H15N5O3 and its molar mass is 277.28 g/mol.

What is Queuine used for?

Known uses and roles of Queuine include building blocks in research and laboratory, screening compounds in research and laboratory, escherichia coli metabolite, bacterial metabolite, metabolite and 1 more.

Is Queuine hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Queuine 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 Queuine?

Queuine is usually classified under HS code 293359 (Compounds containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ringโ€ฆ). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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