Adenine has a wide range of chemical and biochemical roles in vivo and in vitro. It is a regulatory molecule and a component of DNA, RNA, cofactors (NAD, FAD) and signaling molecules (cAMP). It is used as a blood preservative and in viral research.

CAS: 6055-72-7 MDL No: MFCD00150864 Powder Molecular Formula: C₅H₅N₅·HCl·xH₂O MW: 171.59 (anhydrous) Melting Point: 289-291° (decomposes)