5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide

5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide is an imidazole derivative that serves as a crucial precursor in the de novo biosynthesis of purines, including adenine and guanine. It is also recognized as a metabolite of certain antineoplastic agents, such as BIC and DIC. The compound, or its ribonucleotide form, acts as a condensation agent in the preparation of nucleosides and nucleotides. Historically, when compounded with orotic acid, it has been used to treat liver diseases. It has also been investigated for potential applications in allergic rhinitis and pediatric indications.

Other names

Aminoimidazole carboxamide1H-Imidazole-4-carboxamide, 5-amino-Carboxamide, Aminoimidazole4-Amino-1H-imidazole-5-carboxamide5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide4-Amino-5-imidazolecarboxamide5-amino-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide5-Aminoimidazol-4-carboxamideIMIDAZOLE-4-CARBOXAMIDE, 5-AMINO-4-Amino-5-imidazole carboxamide4-amino-5-carbamoylimidazole5-Amino-4-imidazolecarboxyamide3V0Y2PDE6KDTXSID8059891DTXSID-8059891DTXSID 8059891CHEBI:20305(4)-amino-4(5)-imidazolecarboxamideRefChem:557551DTXCID7039127DTXCID-7039127DTXCID 7039127206-641-45-Amino-4-imidazolecarboxamide21299-72-94-Aminoimidazole-5-carboxamide5-Amino-3H-imidazole-4-Carboxamide4-Carboxamido-5-aminoimidazole4-Carbamoyl-5-aminoimidazole5-Amino-4-carbamoylimidazole5-Amino-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid amide