Description

9-α-Ribofuranosyladenine is a specialized nucleoside analog of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a crucial building block and reference standard in the development of novel therapeutic agents and diagnostic tools. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in antiviral, anticancer, and metabolic pathway studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a key intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis of novel nucleoside-based drugs targeting viral infections and cancer.
• Biochemical Studies: For investigating enzyme mechanisms, particularly those involving adenosine deaminase and other nucleoside-modifying enzymes.
• Antiviral Agent Development: Exploration of its potential and its derivatives as inhibitors of viral replication.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Used as a tracer or probe in studies of purine metabolism and nucleotide salvage pathways.
• Academic Research: Serves as a critical reagent in university and institutional labs for fundamental studies in medicinal chemistry and molecular biology.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Potential use as a component in enzymatic assay kits for clinical diagnostics.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-α-Ribofuranosyladenine
CAS No.	5682-25-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₃N₅O₄
Molecular Weight	267.24 g/mol
Synonyms	9-α-D-Ribofuranosyladenine; 9-α-Adenosine; 9-α-D-Adenosine; 9-α-Adenosine; Adenosine, 9-α-D-ribofuranosyl-; 9-α-Ribofuranosyladenine; 9α-Adenosine
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Quality Control

Our 9-α-Ribofuranosyladenine is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. We adhere to relevant guidelines for research-grade chemical manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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