5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide Hydrochloride

• CAT Number: R023581
• CAS Number: 72-40-2
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₇ClN₄O
• Molecular Weight: 162.58
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5-Amino-1H-Imidazole-4-carboxamide Monohydrochloride; 5-Amino-imidazole-4-carboxamide Monohydrochloride; 4-Amino-5-carbamoylimidazole Hy drochloride; 4-Aminoimidazole-5-carboxamide Hydrochloride; 5-Amino-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide Hydrochloride; 5-Am
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4-amino-1H-imidazole-5-carboxamide;hydrochloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6N4O.ClH/c5-3-2(4(6)9)7-1-8-3;/h1H,5H2,(H2,6,9)(H,7,8);1H
• InChIKey: MXCUYSMIELHIQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=NC(=C(N1)C(=O)N)N.Cl

5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide hydrochloride（Cat No.:R023581）is a heterocyclic organic compound and a key intermediate in purine biosynthesis and nucleotide metabolism. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder and is soluble in water. This compound is commonly used in biochemical research to study cellular energy regulation and is a precursor to several biologically important molecules, including AICAR (5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleotide). It plays a role in activating AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), making it relevant in metabolic and pharmacological studies related to energy balance, diabetes, and cardiovascular health. It is typically used in laboratory settings.