Description

5-Phenylcytidine is a modified nucleoside analog where a phenyl group is substituted at the 5-position of the cytidine base. This structural modification is of significant interest in medicinal chemistry and biochemistry for its role in probing nucleic acid interactions and as a potential building block for novel therapeutic agents. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for applications in drug discovery, oligonucleotide synthesis, and biochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the research and synthesis of novel nucleoside-based antiviral or anticancer drug candidates.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a probe or substrate in enzymatic studies to understand the function and inhibition of nucleoside-metabolizing enzymes.
• Oligonucleotide Synthesis: Incorporated into synthetic oligonucleotides to study the effects of base modification on RNA/DNA structure, stability, and function.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Provides a platform for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of nucleoside analogs.
• Academic Research: Employed in universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in chemical biology and nucleic acid chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Phenylcytidine
CAS No.	83866-19-7
Molecular Formula	C15H17N3O5
Molecular Weight	319.31 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Phenylcytidine; Cytidine, 5-phenyl-; 1-[(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-5-phenylpyrimidine-2,4-dione; 5-Phenyl-1-β-D-ribofuranosylcytosine; 5-PhCyd
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Quality Control

Our 5-Phenylcytidine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (NMR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.