Description

2'-Deoxy-8-Methylthio-Adenosine is a modified nucleoside analog of significant interest in advanced biochemical and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a critical building block and research tool for investigating nucleoside metabolism, enzyme inhibition, and the development of novel therapeutic agents. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in nucleic acid chemistry, antiviral drug discovery, and enzymology studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies, particularly those involving adenosine deaminases and other nucleoside-modifying enzymes.
• Antiviral Drug Discovery: Serves as a key intermediate or analog in the synthesis and evaluation of novel nucleoside-based antiviral compounds.
• Nucleic Acid Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of modified oligonucleotides to study structure-activity relationships and probe biological mechanisms.
• Enzymology Studies: Acts as a tool compound to investigate the activity, specificity, and inhibition profiles of purine nucleoside phosphorylases and related enzymes.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Provides a versatile scaffold for the design and development of new therapeutic agents targeting various diseases.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for fundamental studies in chemical biology and molecular pharmacology.

Basic Information

Product Name	2'-Deoxy-8-Methylthio-Adenosine
CAS No.	29836-02-0
Molecular Formula	C11H15N5O3S
Molecular Weight	297.34 g/mol
Synonyms	8-(Methylthio)-2'-deoxyadenosine; 8-Methylthio-2'-deoxyadenosine; 2'-Deoxy-8-(methylthio)adenosine; 8-Methylmercapto-2'-deoxyadenosine; 2'-Deoxy-8-methylmercaptoadenosine; 8-Methylthio-deoxyadenosine; 8-MT-dAdo; 8-Methylsulfanyl-2'-deoxyadenosine
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Quality Control

Our 2'-Deoxy-8-Methylthio-Adenosine is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research applications. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research integrity and documentation needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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