Bioactivity | 5-Amino-3H-imidazole-4-Carboxamide (AICA) is an important precursor for the synthesis of purines in general and of the nucleobases adenine and guanine in particular. |
Name | 5-Amino-3H-imidazole-4-Carboxamide |
CAS | 360-97-4 |
Formula | C4H6N4O |
Molar Mass | 126.12 |
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) |