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SHEET /m/adenosine · PubChem CID 60961 · CAS 58-61-7 · REV 2026.07

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Adenosine

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C10H13N5O4 · 267.24 g/mol

Ade-Rib · Ado · Adenyldeoxyriboside · Boniton

What is Adenosine?

The 'time to rest' signal that slowly builds up while you are awake; caffeine works by blocking it. Adenosine (C10H13N5O4, 267 g/mol) is a nucleobase that occurs naturally in the human body. from source

CategoryBody
Chemical familyAlcoholsAminesEthers
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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESC1=NC(=C2C(=N1)N(C=N2)[C@H]3[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O3)CO)O)O)N

Where you'll find it

Your own body makes this one. It is not an ingredient you buy. See the rest of the body group.

Toxicity & hazards

Toxicity · LD50

500 mg/kg · low toxicity · LD50 mouse other from source

WarningIrritantH315, H319from source

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PubChem CID
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