8-Methylguanine

• CAT Number: L007097
• CAS Number: 23662-75-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H7N5O
• Molecular Weight: 165.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-amino-8-methyl-1,7-dihydropurin-6-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H7N5O/c1-2-8-3-4(9-2)10-6(7)11-5(3)12/h1H3,(H4,7,8,9,10,11,12)
• InChIKey: DJGMEMUXTWZGIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=NC2=C(N1)C(=O)NC(=N2)N

8-Methylguanine（Cat No.:L007097）, is a naturally occurring nucleobase found in DNA and RNA. It is a modified form of guanine, one of the four standard bases in nucleic acids. The methylation at the 8th position enhances its biochemical stability. 8-Methylguanine plays crucial roles in various biological processes, including DNA repair and gene regulation. Researchers study it for its involvement in cellular mechanisms and its potential implications in diseases, such as cancer.