Description

6-(Methylseleno)-9-β-D-Ribofuranosyl-9H-Purine CAS NO 30902-29-5 is a specialized nucleoside analog, a key building block in medicinal chemistry and biochemical research. This compound is valued for its role as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents and as a tool for studying selenonucleoside biochemistry. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, biotechnology companies, and academic institutions engaged in antiviral, anticancer, and nucleic acid research. Our supply ensures high purity and batch-to-batch consistency for critical development work.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel antiviral and anticancer nucleoside analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a specialized substrate or probe in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations involving selenated compounds.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Acts as a building block for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to develop new therapeutic entities with modified nucleoside backbones.
• Antiviral Agent Development: Investigated for its potential incorporation into oligonucleotides or as a direct analog to target viral polymerases.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Selenium Metabolism Studies: Utilized in research exploring the biological incorporation and function of selenium in nucleic acids.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(Methylseleno)-9-β-D-Ribofuranosyl-9H-Purine
CAS No.	30902-29-5
Molecular Formula	C11H14N4O4Se
Molecular Weight	361.22 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(Methylseleno)guanosine; 6-Methylselenoguanosine; 2-Amino-6-(methylseleno)-9-β-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine; NSC 143491; 6-MSeG; Selenomethylguanosine; 6-(Methylseleno)-9-β-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine; Guanosine, 6-(methylseleno)-
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Quality Control

Every batch of 6-(Methylseleno)-9-β-D-Ribofuranosyl-9H-Purine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support research and development applications, with purity typically meeting or exceeding 95% (HPLC). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures material integrity for your most sensitive biochemical and synthetic work.

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. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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