CAS 73-40-5|Guanine

Introduction:Basic information about CAS 73-40-5|Guanine, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.
Common NameGuanine
CAS Number73-40-5Molecular Weight151.126
Density2.2±0.1 g/cm3Boiling Point561.5±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular FormulaC5H5N5OMelting Point>300 °C(lit.)
MSDSChineseUSAFlash Point293.4±27.9 °C
Symbol
GHS07
Signal WordWarning

Names

NameGuanine
SynonymMore Synonyms

Guanine BiologicalActivity

DescriptionGuanine is one of the fundamental components of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). Guanine is a purine derivative, consisting of a fused pyrimidine-imidazole ring system with conjugated double bonds.
Related CatalogSignaling Pathways >>Cell Cycle/DNA Damage >>DNA/RNA SynthesisResearch Areas >>Cancer

Chemical & Physical Properties

Density2.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point561.5±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point>300 °C(lit.)
Molecular FormulaC5H5N5O
Molecular Weight151.126
Flash Point293.4±27.9 °C
Exact Mass151.049408
PSA100.45000
LogP-2.03
Vapour Pressure0.0±1.6 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction2.047
Storage condition2-8°C
StabilityStable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Water Solubilitypractically insoluble

Toxicological Information

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
MF8260000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Guanine
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
73-40-5
LAST UPDATED :
199709
DATA ITEMS CITED :
9
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C5-H5-N5-O
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
151.15
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
T56 BM DN FVM INJ HZ

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD - Lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
>3333 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD - Lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
>1 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
1300 mg/kg/26W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors Reproductive - Tumorigenic effects - ovarian tumors

MUTATION DATA

TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
15 mg/kg
REFERENCE :
NULSAK Nucleus (Calcutta). (Dr. A.K. Sharma, Centre of Advanced Studies in Cell and Chromosome Research, Calcutta, 35 Baliygunge Circular Rd., Calcutta 700 019, India) V.1- 1958- Volume(issue)/page/year: 19,40,1976 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - X2576 No. of Facilities: 1778 (estimated) No. of Industries: 3 No. of Occupations: 3 No. of Employees: 4133 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 3339 (estimated)

Safety Information

Symbol
GHS07
Signal WordWarning
Hazard StatementsH315-H319-H335
Precautionary StatementsP261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipmentdust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard CodesXi:Irritant
Risk PhrasesR36/37/38
Safety PhrasesS26-S36-S37/39
RIDADRNONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany3
RTECSMF8260000

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Synonyms

MFCD00071533
dewpearl
Guanin
2-amino-Hypoxanthine
9H-purin-6-ol, 2-amino-
2-amino-3,7-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one
7H-Purin-6-ol, 2-amino-
Guanine
2-amino-9H-purin-6-ol
Guanie
2-amino-6-oxypurine
Gua
guamine
EINECS 200-799-8
2-amino-1,7-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one
2-amino-1,9-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one
quanine
2-amino-6-hydroxypurine
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