Description

Tubercidin is a potent nucleoside antibiotic and adenosine analog with significant biological activity. This compound is a critical research tool for studying cellular processes such as nucleic acid synthesis and apoptosis. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors for biochemical research and as a reference standard.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a selective inhibitor of RNA and protein synthesis in cell culture studies.
• Antiviral Studies: Investigated for its activity against various viruses due to its mechanism of action as a nucleoside analog.
• Anticancer Research: Employed in preclinical studies to explore its potential to induce apoptosis and inhibit tumor cell growth.
• Enzyme Inhibition: Serves as a tool compound for studying adenosine kinase and other purine-metabolizing enzymes.
• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for quality control and analytical method development in pharmaceutical laboratories.
• Microbiological Studies: Applied in research to understand its antibiotic properties against certain microorganisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tubercidin
CAS No.	69-33-0
Molecular Formula	C11H14N4O4
Molecular Weight	266.25 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Deazaadenosine; Tubercidine; Sparsomycin A; Antibiotic 209; NSC-56408; 4-Amino-7-β-D-ribofuranosyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine
EINECS	200-704-1

Quality Control

Our Tubercidin is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research chemicals.

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 light-sensitive (store away from light); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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