Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-17 20:18:55 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:37 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0056183
Metabolite Identification
Common NameN(4)-acetylcytosine
DescriptionN(4)-acetylcytosine is a modified nucleobase belonging to the class of nucleosides, specifically a derivative of cytosine. Its chemical structure features an acetyl group attached to the nitrogen at the 4-position of the cytosine ring, which alters its properties and reactivity. This compound participates in various chemical reactions, including electrophilic glycosidation, where it reacts with silylated compounds in the presence of N-iodosuccinimide, as demonstrated in the literature (PMID:19749278 ). Additionally, N(4)-acetylcytosine can undergo further transformations, such as reacting with specific esters to yield complex derivatives, exemplified by the formation of (Z,E)-1-(2-carbethoxycyclopropropylidenemethyl)cytosine with a notable Z/E ratio (PMID:19333855 ). These reactions highlight the compound's versatility in synthetic organic chemistry and its potential roles in various biochemical pathways, including those related to nucleic acid metabolism and modification.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
4-(Acetylamino)pyrimidine-2(1H)-oneChEBI
4-Acetylamino-1,2-dihydro-2-pyrimidoneChEBI
N-(1,2-Dihydro-2-oxo-4-pyrimidinyl)acetamideChEBI
N-AcetylcytosineChEBI
Molecular FormulaC6H7N3O2
Average Mass153.141
Monoisotopic Mass153.053826477
IUPAC NameN-(2-hydroxypyrimidin-4-yl)ethanimidic acid
Traditional NameN-(2-hydroxypyrimidin-4-yl)ethanimidic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC(O)=NC1=NC(O)=NC=C1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C6H7N3O2/c1-4(10)8-5-2-3-7-6(11)9-5/h2-3H,1H3,(H2,7,8,9,10,11)
InChI KeyIJCKBIINTQEGLY-UHFFFAOYSA-N