3-Methyladenine
Also known as: 3-MA, 6-Amino-3-methylpurine, N3-Methyladenine, 3-Methyl-3H-purin-6-amine, Adenine, 3-methyl-
3-Methyladenine (CAS 5142-23-4) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H7N5 and a molecular weight of 149.153 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -300ºC (dec.)(lit.), a boiling point of 240.1±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 99.0±30.1 °C. It is listed by 1 supplier, from 13.00 to 20.00 CNY. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 5142-23-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-1097217-7
- Molecular Formula
- C6H7N5
- Molecular Weight
- 149.153 g/mol
- Category
- Pharma Intermediates
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
| Supplier | Purity / Pack | Base Price | Unit Price | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Made to OrderPlatform-operated | 99% 500g | ¥6,500.00 | $1.95 /gBest ¥13.00/g CNY | CN China MOQ 500g | |
Made to OrderPlatform-operated | 99% 100g | ¥1,800.00 | $2.69 /g ¥18.00/g CNY | CN China MOQ 100g | |
Made to OrderPlatform-operated | 99% 25g | ¥500.00 | $2.99 /g ¥20.00/g CNY | CN China MOQ 25g |
Physicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -300ºC (dec.)(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 240.1±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 99.0±30.1 °C |
| Exact Mass | 149.070145 |
| PSA | 69.62000 |
| LogP | -2.36 |
| Appearance | Powder | White |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.807 |
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | PtdIns3Kγ:60 μM (IC50, Cell Assay) Vps34:25 μM (IC50, Cell Assay) Human Endogenous Metabolite Autophagy Mitophagy |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Miller S, et al. Finding a fitting shoe for Cinderella: searching for an autophagy inhibitor. Autophagy. 2010 Aug;6(6):805-807. [2]. Hou H, et al. Inhibitors of phosphatidylinositol 3'-kinases promote mitotic cell death in HeLa cells. PLoS One. 2012;7(4):e35665. [3]. Wang X, et al. Acanthopanax versus 3-Methyladenine Ameliorates Sodium Taurocholate-Induced Severe Acute Pancreatitis by Inhibiting the Autophagic Pathway in Rats. Mediators Inflamm. 2016;2016:8369704. [4]. Meng Li, et al. Alda-1 Ameliorates Liver Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury by Activating Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 2 and Enhancing Autophagy in Mice. J Immunol Res. 7 August 2018. |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2933990090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2933990090. heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 3-Methyladenine?
The CAS number of 3-Methyladenine is 5142-23-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Methyladenine?
3-Methyladenine has molecular formula C6H7N5 and molecular weight 149.153 g/mol.
Which suppliers offer 3-Methyladenine?
1 supplier(s) listed; reference unit price ¥13.00–20.00 /g.
Data compiled from public chemical databases such as PubChem and supplier catalogs; supplier offers are provided by suppliers.
Last updated:
How to cite: Jingsj. "3-Methyladenine (CAS 5142-23-4)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1097217-7 (accessed 2026-11-06).
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