Description

6-Aza-Xylouridine is a modified nucleoside analog of significant interest in advanced biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. Its unique structure, incorporating a nitrogen atom in the sugar moiety, makes it a valuable building block for probing enzyme mechanisms and designing novel therapeutic agents. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in antiviral, anticancer, and metabolic disorder research, where precise molecular tools are critical for innovation.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical precursor or intermediate in the study of nucleoside metabolism and enzyme kinetics.
• Antiviral Drug Development: Investigated as a potential scaffold for the synthesis of novel nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).
• Oncology Research: Used in the design and synthesis of experimental chemotherapeutic agents targeting DNA/RNA synthesis.
• Enzyme Inhibition Studies: Acts as a substrate analog to study the activity and inhibition of key enzymes like nucleoside phosphorylases and kinases.
• Proteomics & Genomics: Employed in the development of specialized probes and tools for nucleic acid analysis and labeling.
• Academic Synthesis: Used in university laboratories for teaching and research in advanced organic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Aza-Xylouridine
CAS No.	93060-34-5
Molecular Formula	C9H11N3O6
Molecular Weight	257.20 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Azaxylouridine; 1-(3,4-Dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)-1,2,4-triazine-3,5(2H,4H)-dione; 6-Azauridine, 2'-deoxy- (ambiguous); 6-Azaxylofuranosyluracil; 1-(β-D-Xylofuranosyl)-1,2,4-triazine-3,5(2H,4H)-dione
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Quality Control

Our 6-Aza-Xylouridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.