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Synthesis of adenine from HCN tetramer and ammonium formate

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ORIGINS OF LIFE AND EVOLUTION OF THE BIOSPHERE
Volume 32, Issue 2, Pages 99-102

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KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBL
DOI: 10.1023/A:1016070723772

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adenine; ammonium formate; HCN tetramer; prebiotic synthesis

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Adenine is formed in about 18% yield when HCN tetramer is heated with ammonium formate at 110 degreesC. The prebiotic significance of this reaction is discussed.

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