Description

5-Mercuricytidine 5'-Triphosphate Carbonate Triethylammonium Salt is a specialized, organomercury-modified nucleotide analog critical for advanced biochemical research and diagnostic development. This compound is engineered to introduce a mercury atom into nucleic acid structures, enabling precise labeling and cross-linking studies. It is an essential reagent for researchers in biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmaceutical development, particularly for investigating nucleic acid-protein interactions and developing novel detection assays.

Application

• Nucleic Acid Labeling & Cross-linking: Used as a site-specific heavy atom label in X-ray crystallography and electron microscopy studies of RNA and DNA structures.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing probes for studying enzyme mechanisms involving nucleotides, such as polymerases and kinases.
• Diagnostic Assay Research: Employed in the development of sensitive detection methods, including mercury-based signal amplification in diagnostic platforms.
• Structural Biology: Facilitates the determination of three-dimensional nucleic acid structures by providing anomalous scattering centers.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Used in early-stage research for targeting nucleic acid pathways and exploring novel therapeutic mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Mercuricytidine 5'-Triphosphate Carbonate Triethylammonium Salt
CAS No.	100940-62-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
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Synonyms	5-Hg-CTP Triethylammonium Salt; Mercurated Cytidine Triphosphate; 5-Mercuri-CTP; 5-(Mercurio)cytidine-5'-triphosphate; CTP, 5-mercuri-; 5-Mercuricytidine triphosphate; Nucleotide mercury analog; Cytidine 5'-triphosphate mercury derivative
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 5-Mercuricytidine 5'-Triphosphate Carbonate Triethylammonium Salt is manufactured and tested under stringent quality management systems. We ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your research and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive. For long-term storage, consider desiccation and under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Hg)	Confirmatory

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