Description

Formycin 5'-Phosphate is a phosphorylated derivative of the nucleoside antibiotic formycin, a key intermediate in biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. This compound is valued for its role as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies, particularly those involving kinases and other phosphotransferases. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in antiviral and anticancer drug discovery, as well as metabolic pathway analysis.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate for studying the activity and kinetics of various nucleoside and nucleotide kinases.
• Enzymology Studies: Serves as a tool compound to investigate enzyme mechanisms, particularly in purine metabolism pathways.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: An important intermediate in the synthesis and development of novel nucleoside-based therapeutic agents.
• Antiviral/Anticancer Screening: Employed in high-throughput screening assays to identify potential inhibitors of viral replication or tumor cell proliferation.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Used to trace and understand nucleotide salvage and biosynthesis pathways in cellular systems.
• Reference Standard: Acts as a chromatographic or spectroscopic reference standard for quality control and analytical method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Formycin 5'-Phosphate
CAS No.	13270-66-1
Molecular Formula	C11H14N4O8P
Molecular Weight	361.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Formycin 5'-Monophosphate; 7-Amino-3-(β-D-ribofuranosyl)pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidine 5'-phosphate; 5'-O-Phosphonoformycin; NSC 75797; Formycin phosphate; Pyrazomycin 5'-phosphate
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Quality Control

Our Formycin 5'-Phosphate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be allowed to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation. For long-term storage, consider desiccant or under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Biological Activity	Assay dependent (available on request)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.