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CAS number:71-30-7
Cytosine is a pyrimidine base found in DNA and RNA. It plays a vital role in the storage and transfer of genetic information. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, cytosine is used for preparing nucleoside analogs and antiviral drugs.
Molecular formula:C4H5N3O
Synonyms:C, 2-Amino-4-hydroxypyrimidine
Applications
Fine Chemicals