Description

Decoyinine is a specialized purine nucleoside analog known for its potent biological activity as an inhibitor of GMP synthetase. This targeted mechanism makes it a valuable tool compound for biochemical research and a potential lead for therapeutic development. It is primarily utilized by researchers in the fields of microbiology, oncology, and immunology to study cellular metabolism, signal transduction, and bacterial sporulation. The product is supplied under the identifier CAS NO 2004-04-8.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a selective inhibitor of GMP synthetase to study purine nucleotide biosynthesis pathways and their role in cellular function.
• Microbiological Studies: Employed to investigate and induce bacterial sporulation in species like Bacillus subtilis, serving as a key tool in developmental biology research.
• Oncology Research: Explored for its potential to inhibit the growth of certain cancer cell lines by disrupting nucleotide metabolism, a promising avenue for novel anticancer strategies.
• Immunology & Virology: Applied in studies to understand lymphocyte activation and the replication cycles of viruses that are dependent on host nucleotide pools.
• Agricultural Science: Investigated for its potential use as an antibacterial agent or as a compound to influence microbial ecology in soil and plant systems.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a reference standard and a starting point for the synthesis of novel analogs with optimized pharmacological properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decoyinine
CAS No.	2004-04-8
Molecular Formula	C11H14N4O4
Molecular Weight	266.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Angustmycin A; 6-Amino-9-β-D-psicofuranosylpurine; 9-(β-D-Psicofuranosyl)adenine; Decoyinine; NSC 51206; Psicofuranine; 9-(β-D-Psicofuranosyl)-9H-purin-6-amine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Decoyinine is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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