Molekula
Guanosine
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Guanosine is a purine nucleoside essential in RNA synthesis and cellular signaling. It is used in biochemical research, pharmaceutical development, and nucleic acid studies. Available with CAS number 118-00-3, molecular formula C10H13N5O5, and molecular weight 283.24 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Guanosine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £59.20 per pack ex VAT · £71.04 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ppm |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% |
| Assay | ≥98.% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.5% |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1ppm |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 239 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 135398635 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 72807262 |
| CAS Number | 118-00-3 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-amino-9-[(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-1H-purin-6-one |
| EC Number | 204-227-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H13N5O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 283.24 |
| Exact Mass | 283.0917 |
| SMILES | C1=NC2=C(N1[C@H]3[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O3)CO)O)O)N=C(NC2=O)N |
| InChIKey | NYHBQMYGNKIUIF-UUOKFMHZSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C10H13N5O5/c11-10-13-7-4(8(19)14-10)12-2-15(7)9-6(18)5(17)3(1-16)20-9/h2-3,5-6,9,16-18H,1H2,(H3,11,13,14,19)/t3-,5-,6-,9-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 135398635 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2934.99.9001 |
| Tariff Code | 2934999090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 2-Amino-1,9-dihydro-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-6H-purin-6-one
- 2-amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-1,9-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one
- 2-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine-6(1H)-one
- 2(3H)-Imino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purin-6(1H)-one
- 9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-guanine
- guanine riboside
- Guanine-9-beta-D-ribofuranoside
- Guanosin
- Guanozin
- vernine
Frequently asked questions
What is guanosine used for?
Guanosine is used in biochemical research, particularly in studies involving nucleic acid metabolism and cellular signaling pathways.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of guanosine?
The formula is C10H13N5O5 with a molecular weight of 283.24 g/mol.
How should guanosine be stored?
Store at ambient temperature, protected from light and moisture.
What grade of guanosine is available?
Molekula supplies guanosine in high-purity research grade.
Can Molekula supply guanosine in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply guanosine in bulk quantities—please contact sales for details.
What documentation comes with a guanosine order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS).
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