Description

2'-Deoxycytidine Hydrochloride is a nucleoside derivative and a key building block in nucleic acid chemistry. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development in life sciences, particularly in the synthesis of oligonucleotides and as a precursor for antiviral and anticancer prodrugs. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, biotechnology companies, and academic institutions engaged in molecular biology and medicinal chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical raw material for the synthesis of antiviral and anticancer nucleoside analogs.
• Oligonucleotide Synthesis: Serves as a protected monomer (dC) in the solid-phase synthesis of DNA strands for research, diagnostics, and therapeutics.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or standard in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and cell culture media supplementation.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for HPLC, LC-MS, or NMR method development.
• Prodrug Development: A starting material for developing novel prodrugs aimed at improving drug delivery and efficacy.

Basic Information

Product Name	2'-Deoxycytidine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	3992-42-5
Molecular Formula	C9H14N3O4 • HCl
Molecular Weight	263.68 g/mol
Synonyms	2'-Deoxycytidine HCl; Deoxycytidine hydrochloride; Cytosine deoxyriboside hydrochloride; 1-(2-Deoxy-β-D-ribofuranosyl)cytosine hydrochloride; dCyd•HCl; 2'-Deoxycytidine monohydrochloride; Deoxycytidine HCl
EINECS	223-647-6

Quality Control

Our 2'-Deoxycytidine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by HPLC is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤0.5%; Total impurities ≤1.5%

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