| Bioactivity | 5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)cytidine is a cytidine analog. Cytidine analogs have a mechanism of inhibiting DNA methyltransferases (such as Zebularine, HY-13420), and have potential anti-metabolic and anti-tumor activities[1]. |
| Name | 5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)cytidine |
| CAS | 137248-64-7 |
| Formula | C11H17N3O6 |
| Molar Mass | 287.27 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
| Reference | [1]. Gowher H, et al. Mechanism of inhibition of DNA methyltransferases by cytidine analogs in cancer therapy. Cancer Biol Ther. 2004 Nov;3(11):1062-8. |