| Bioactivity | 1-Methylcytosine is a methylated form of the DNA base cytosine and used as a nucleobase of hachimoji DNA, in which it pairs with Isoguanine[1][2]. |
| Name | 1-Methylcytosine |
| CAS | 1122-47-0 |
| Formula | C5H7N3O |
| Molar Mass | 125.13 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
| Reference | [1]. Kistenmacher, T. J.; Rossi, M. (1977-12-15). "1-Methylcytosine: a refinement". Acta Crystallographica (1977) Section B. 33 (12): 3962–3965. [2]. Hoshika S, et al. Hachimoji DNA and RNA: A genetic system with eight building blocks. Science. 2019 Feb 22;363(6429):884-887. |