Description

2'-Deoxy-L-Cytidine is a vital nucleoside analog and the L-enantiomer of the naturally occurring deoxycytidine. This compound is of significant interest in pharmaceutical research and development, particularly for its role as a key chiral intermediate and building block. It is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the fields of antiviral drug development, nucleoside chemistry, and biochemical research, where precise stereochemistry and high purity are critical for efficacy and study integrity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical chiral building block in the synthesis of novel antiviral and anticancer nucleoside analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or reference standard in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and molecular biology research.
• Antiviral Drug Development: Investigated for its potential incorporation into oligonucleotide sequences targeting viral replication mechanisms.
• Stereochemical Studies: Provides a valuable comparator to its D-enantiomer for studying the biological activity and metabolism of chiral nucleosides.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in discovery chemistry for creating libraries of modified nucleosides with potential therapeutic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2'-Deoxy-L-Cytidine
CAS No.	40093-94-5
Molecular Formula	C9H13N3O4
Molecular Weight	227.22 g/mol
Synonyms	L-2'-Deoxycytidine; (-)-2'-Deoxycytidine; L-dCyd; (2R,3S,5R)-5-(4-Amino-2-oxopyrimidin-1-yl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-3-ol; 1-((2R,4S,5R)-4-Hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)-4-aminopyrimidin-2(1H)-one; Cytosine deoxyriboside (L-form); L-Deoxycytidine
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Quality Control

Our 2'-Deoxy-L-Cytidine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and specific impurities are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% (L-isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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