Identification |
Name: | 5-Azacytidine |
Synonyms: | Azacitidine;U 18496;4-Amino-1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-1,3,5-traizin-2(1H)-one;Azacitidine [USAN:INN];s-Triazin-2(1H)-one, 4-amino-1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl- (8CI);4-amino-1-[(3S,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-1,3,5-triazin-2-one;1,3,5-Triazin-2 (1H)-one, 4-amino-1-.beta.-D-ribofuranosyl-;5-AZAC;2-(beta-D-Ribofuranosyl)-4-amino-1,3,5-triazin-2-one;s-Triazin-2 (1H)-one, 4-amino-1-.beta.-D-ribofuranosyl-;Anitibiotic U 18496;Vidaza;4-amino-1-[3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-1,3,5-triazin-2-one;4-amino-1-[(2R,3R,4R,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-1,3,5-triazin-2-one;Mylosar;Azacytidine, 5-;1,3,5-Triazin-2(1H)-one, 4-amino-1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-;4-Amino-1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-s-triazin-2(1H)-one;Azacitidina [INN-Spanish];Prestwick_972;Ladakamycin;5-AZCR;Antibiotic U 18496;Azacitidinum [INN-Latin];4-Amino-1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-1,3,5-triazine-2(1H)-one;5-AC;5 AZC;4-amino-1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-1,3,5-triazin-2(1H)-one;1,3,5-Triazin-2(1H)-one,4-amino-1-a-Dribofuranosyl-; |
CAS: | 320-67-2 |
EINECS: | 206-280-2 |
Molecular Formula: | C8H12N4O5 |
Molecular Weight: | 244.21 |
InChI: | InChI=1/C8H12N4O5/c9-7-10-2-12(8(16)11-7)6-5(15)4(14)3(1-13)17-6/h2-6,13-15H,1H2,(H2,9,11,16)/t3-,4-,5-,6-/m1/s1 |
Molecular Structure: |
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Properties |
Flash Point: | 277 oC |
Boiling Point: | 534.5 oC at 760 mmHg |
Density: | 2.08 g/cm3 |
Stability: | Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. |
Refractive index: | 1.823 |
Alpha: | 40 o (C=1, H2O 22 oC) |
Solubility: | 0.5-1.0 g/100 mL at 21 oC in water |
Appearance: | white crystalline powder |
Specification: |
? Azacitidine (CAS NO.320-67-2), its Synonyms are 4-Amino-1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-1,3,5-traizin-2(1H)-one ; 4-Amino-1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-s-triazin-2(1H)-one ; 5-Azacytidine ; Azacitidina ; 1,3,5-Triazin-2(1H)-one, 4-amino-1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl- ; 2-(beta-D-Ribofuranosyl)-4-amino-1,3,5-triazin-2-one ; s-Triazin-2(1H)-one, 4-amino-1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl- (8CI) . It is white-to-off-white crystalline solid.
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Biological Activity: | DNA methyltransferase inhibitor. Incorporates into DNA forming covalent adducts with cellular DNMT1, depleting enzyme activity. Induces demethylation and reactivation of silenced genes. Improves the efficiency of reprogramming of stem cells. |
Flash Point: | 277 oC |
Color: | Crystals from methanol |
Usage: | A potent growth inhibitor and cytotoxic agent. It acts as a demethylating agent by inhibiting DNA methyltransferase |
Safety Data |
Hazard Symbols |
T:Toxic
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