Cytosine

Cytosine (CAS 71-30-7), also abbreviated as Cyt, is a pyrimidine nucleobase used as a biochemical building block and reference standard.

Where is Cytosine used?

• Synthesis of nucleosides, nucleotides and pharmaceutical intermediates
• Biotechnology and molecular biology: production of nucleoside analogs
• Cosmetic skin care preparations targeting hydration and cellular support
• Analytical laboratories: reference compound and reagent-grade material for nucleic acid research
• Specialty chemicals: heterocyclic intermediate for agrochemical and pharmaceutical active ingredients
• It also serves as a starting material for antiviral or anticancer drug intermediates.

Good to know: Consistent purity is critical for downstream synthesis of antiviral or anticancer drug intermediates. Certificates of analysis with HPLC purity data are typically provided for every batch.

Commercial specifications

• Reagent-grade and high-purity specifications
• Packaging from laboratory-scale to bulk industrial orders