5-Methylcytosine, 97%

Name: 5-Methylcytosine, 97%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003154

About 5-Methylcytosine, 97%

5-Methylcytosine (CAS 554-01-8) is a cell culture reagent offered by Vaqora Chemicals, specified at ≥97% purity. Its molecular formula is C5H7N3O and its molecular weight is 125.13 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 6-amino-5-methyl-1H-pyrimidin-2-one. It is also known as 2(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 4-amino-5-methyl- or 5 Methylcytosine.

The product is provided as a solid. Its solubility is described as soluble in water. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for cell culture, media supplementation, cell-based assays and molecular biology workflows. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 5-Methylcytosine in 100 mg, 500 mg, 25 g and 1 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Cell culture
Media supplementation
Cell-based assays
Molecular biology workflows

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	5-Methylcytosine, 97%
Catalogue No.	VQ-003154
CAS Number	554-01-8
IUPAC name	6-amino-5-methyl-1H-pyrimidin-2-one
Molecular formula	C₅H₇N₃O
Molecular weight	125.13 g/mol
Exact mass	125.0589
Purity / assay	≥97%
HSN code	29335990
InChIKey	LRSASMSXMSNRBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(NC(=O)N=C1)N
PubChem CID	65040

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
Appearance	Solid
Solubility	Soluble in water
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	67.5 Å²
Synonyms	2(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 4-amino-5-methyl-, 5 Methylcytosine, 6-amino-5-methyl-1,2-dihydropyrimidin-2-one, 5 Methylcytosine Monohydrochloride, Monohydrochloride, 5-Methylcytosine, 4-amino-5-methylpyrimidin-2(1H)-one, Cytosine, 5-methyl-, 4-amino-5-methyl-2(1H)-pyrimidinone, 5-methyl-Cytosine, Cytosine, 5-methyl- (VAN), 5-Methylcytosine>96, 4-Amino-5-methyl-2-pyrimidinol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264 + P265, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 5-Methylcytosine, 97%?

The CAS Registry Number of 5-Methylcytosine, 97% is 554-01-8. It is also known as 2(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 4-amino-5-methyl-, 5 Methylcytosine, 6-amino-5-methyl-1,2-dihydropyrimidin-2-one.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-Methylcytosine, 97%?

5-Methylcytosine, 97% has the molecular formula C5H7N3O and a molecular weight of 125.13 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 6-amino-5-methyl-1H-pyrimidin-2-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of 5-Methylcytosine, 97% can I order?

We supply 5-Methylcytosine, 97% in (≥97%) grade, in 100 mg, 500 mg, 25 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 5-Methylcytosine, 97%?

Yes. Every lot of 5-Methylcytosine, 97% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 5-Methylcytosine, 97% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 5-Methylcytosine, 97% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.