Adenosine

CAS Number
58-61-7
EC Number
607-743-5
Abbreviation
Ado

What is Adenosine?

Adenosine (CAS 58-61-7), also known by the trade name Boniton, is a naturally occurring nucleoside.

Where is Adenosine used?

  • Topical formulations: humectant and antioxidant stabilizer
  • Cosmetic formulations: anti-aging creams and serums supporting skin smoothing and moisture-binding
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing: active ingredient and biochemical intermediate in cardiovascular drug synthesis and injectable formulations
  • Biotechnology: building block for nucleotide synthesis
  • Cell culture media supplementation and enzymatic assay development
  • In molecular biology workflows it is used for ATP pathway studies and receptor binding research.

Good to know: It does not require active pharmaceutical classification in most markets. Standard grades include USP, BP, and Ph. Eur.

Commercial specifications

  • Purity thresholds of 98% or higher by HPLC

Other Names (Synonyms)

Boniton|beta-delta-Adenosine|beta-D-Adenosine|beta-Adenosine|b-D-Adenosine|Adenosina|Adenosin|Adenoscan|Ado

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What are the physical properties of Adenosine?

Melting Point 235.5 °C
Boiling Point 410.43°C (rough estimate)
Density 1.3382 (rough estimate)
Appearance White crystalline powder
Color White
Form Crystalline Powder
Water Solubility Soluble in water, ammonium hydroxide and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in ethanol.
Refractive Index 1.7610 (estimate)
pH 3.59;12.5
Log P -0.755 (est)

How is Adenosine classified and handled safely? Learn More

Warning
GHS07· Irritant

Hazard Statements

H315 H315
H319 H319

Precautionary Statements

P264 P264
P280 P280
P321 P321
P264+P265 P264+P265

Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Adenosine?

HS Code 29389000
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 2
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