Description

5'-Deoxyadenosine is a modified nucleoside where the 5'-hydroxyl group of the ribose sugar is replaced by a hydrogen atom. This structural modification makes it a valuable biochemical building block and research tool for studying enzyme mechanisms and metabolic pathways. It is primarily utilized in pharmaceutical research, life science studies, and as a key intermediate in the synthesis of nucleotide analogs and other bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of novel antiviral and anticancer nucleotide analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Substrate or inhibitor for enzymatic studies, particularly with methyltransferases and other nucleoside-metabolizing enzymes.
• Life Science Reagents: Used in the preparation of specialized media, probes, and diagnostic assay components.
• Metabolic Pathway Studies: A tool compound for investigating purine salvage pathways and nucleoside transport mechanisms.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control in pharmaceutical development.

Basic Information

Product Name	5'-Deoxyadenosine
CAS No.	4754-39-6
Molecular Formula	C10H13N5O3
Molecular Weight	251.24 g/mol
Synonyms	5'-Deoxyadenosine; 9-[(2R,4S,5R)-4-Hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-6-aminopurine; 5'-Deoxy-Adenosine; Adenosine, 5'-deoxy-; 5'-dA; 5'-Deoxy-A; 6-Amino-9-(5-deoxy-β-D-ribofuranosyl)-9H-purine
EINECS	225-287-1

Quality Control

Our 5'-Deoxyadenosine is manufactured under a quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications from HPLC, NMR, and other relevant methods are provided to support your research and development requirements.

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 under dry conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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