5-hmC (5-Hydroxymethylcytosine), DNA pyrimidine nitrogen base (ab146141)
Key features and details
- Novel DNA pyrimidine nitrogen base
- CAS Number: 1123-95-1
- Soluble in DMSO
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
5-hmC (5-Hydroxymethylcytosine), DNA pyrimidine nitrogen base -
Description
Novel DNA pyrimidine nitrogen base -
Biological description
Novel DNA pyrimidine nitrogen base. Initiates DNA demethylation. 5-Methylcytosine (ab145606) oxidation product. Epigenetic modifier in vivo. -
CAS Number
1123-95-1 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
6-Amino-5-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-pyrimidin-2-one -
Molecular weight
141.13 -
Molecular formula
C5H7N3O2 -
PubChem identifier
70751 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
C1=NC(=O)NC(=C1CO)N -
Source
Synthetic
