Description

5-Vinyl-1-Arabinofuranosyluracil is a chemically modified nucleoside analog of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. This compound serves as a critical building block and intermediate in the synthesis of novel antiviral and anticancer agents, particularly those targeting viral polymerases and cellular DNA replication. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors who are developing next-generation therapeutic nucleosides.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of investigational antiviral and anticancer nucleoside analogs.
• Antiviral Drug Research: Used in the development of compounds targeting viruses such as herpes simplex virus (HSV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV).
• Oncology Research: Serves as a scaffold for creating potential chemotherapeutic agents that interfere with DNA synthesis in cancer cells.
• Biochemical Tool: Employed in enzymatic studies and as a substrate analog to investigate the mechanisms of nucleoside-metabolizing enzymes.
• Nucleoside Chemistry: A valuable building block for academic and industrial research in medicinal chemistry and nucleoside modification.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Vinyl-1-Arabinofuranosyluracil
CAS No.	74886-33-2
Molecular Formula	C11H12N2O6
Molecular Weight	268.22 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Vinylarabinofuranosyluracil; 1-β-D-Arabinofuranosyl-5-vinyluracil; 5-Vinyl-1-β-D-arabinofuranosyluracil; 5-Vinyl-ara-U; Ara-5-VinylU; BV-araU (Sorivudine metabolite precursor); Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Vinyl-1-Arabinofuranosyluracil is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research and development applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific project requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product 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 (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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