| Identification | ||
| Name | Guanine | |
| Synonyms | 2-Amino-1,7-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one; 2-Aminohypoxanthine; 2-Amino-6-hydroxypurine | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C5H5N5O | |
| Molecular Weight | 151.13 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 73-40-5 | |
| EINECS | 200-799-8 | |
| Properties | ||
| Melting point | 360 ºC | |
| Water solubility | practically insoluble | |