Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 5-Amino-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide hydrochloride (1:1) (CAS: 72-40-2)?
Answer
5-Amino-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide hydrochloride (1:1) is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry as a precursor for synthesizing drugs such as 5-fluorocytosine and other nucleoside analogs. It also finds applications in chemical research, organic synthesis, and industrial processes due to its functional groups and reactivity. Its use in food and agriculture is limited, mainly due to regulatory restrictions.
About
CAS No
72-40-2
English Name
5-Amino-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide hydrochloride (1:1)
Molecular Formula
C4H7ClN4O
Molecular Weight
162.57999999999998 g/mol
SMILES
C1=NC(=C(N1)C(=O)N)N.Cl
InChIKey
MXCUYSMIELHIQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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