Compound Q&A
How is N2-Acetylguanine (CAS: 19962-37-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
N2-Acetylguanine can be synthesized by acetylating guanine in an organic solvent such as dichloromethane using acetic anhydride as the acetylating agent. The reaction is typically catalyzed by an acid like sulfuric acid, and the product is isolated by recrystallization. The yield is generally around 70-80%. Special attention should be given to proper handling of acetic anhydride and sulfuric acid due to their hazardous nature.
About
CAS No
19962-37-9
English Name
N2-Acetylguanine
Molecular Formula
C7H7N5O2
Molecular Weight
193.17 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)NC1=NC2=C(C(=O)N1)NC=N2
InChIKey
MXSMRDDXWJSGMC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09
