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Product Name:
Cytosine
Formula:
C4H5N3O
Synonyms:
4-Amino-2-hydroxypyrimidine;4-Aminopyrimidin-2-(1H)-one;Cytosine
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SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Description
Cytosine (C) is one of the four nucleotide bases in DNA, with the other three being adenine (A), guanine (G) and thymine (T). It is one of five nitrogenous bases used to form base pairs in DNA and RNA.