Purines are adenine (A) and guanine (G) and are two-carbon nitrogen ring bases.

Differences with pyrimidines.

  • A heterocyclic aromatic organic compound composed of a pyrimidine ring fused with imidazole ring
  • Comprise adenine and guanine as nucleobases
  • Consists of two hydrogen-carbon rings and four nitrogen atoms
  • The melting point is 214 °C
  • Catabolism results in the produce of uric acid