ISSN:
1572-8927
Keywords:
Solubilities
;
adenine
;
thymine
;
erythritol
;
xylose
;
glucose
;
sucrose
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The solubility of the nucleic acid bases, adenine and thymine, in aqueous erythritol, xylose, glucose, and sucrose solutions has been studied. The solubility of adenine increases linearly with glucose and sucrose concentration, whereas with the other reagents a nonlinear increase is observed. Below 1.5M reagent concentration, the solubility of adenine increases in the order erythritol 〈 robose, xylose 〈 glucose 〈 sucrose. The solubility of thymine in these solutions, on the other hand, decreases, increases, or does not change depending upon the reagent. The effect of temperature on the solubility of adenine and thymine in sugar solution indicates that the transfer of these molecules from water to sugar solution is exothermic.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00644275
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