Purine (CED0000653)

Purine is an organic compound with the chemical formula C5H4N4 and an average molecular weight of 120.11 g/mol. Purine belongs to the purines and purine derivatives, a subclass of imidazopyrimidines within the organic compounds. It is further classified under the superclass of organoheterocyclic compounds. The compound is found in or released from 25 recorded sources. Within the category of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, electric switches, electrodes, fixed capacitors and their manufacture, and seven additional sources. In the realm of food, food processing and cookware, purine is linked to fermentation processes for beer, food preservation, the preparation of malt, the preparation of wine or sparkling wine, the preparation of wort, and two other sources. Additionally, it is identified in household cleaning and consumer products, specifically including bleaching agents, non electric simulated smoking devices, perfumes within detergents and soaps, soap detergents, and tobacco smoke filters. In the field of building and construction, it is found in roofs.