Bioactivity | 5-Fluoro-5'-deoxycytidine 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-Fluoro-5'-deoxycytidine |
CAS | 66335-38-4 |
Formula | C9H12FN3O4 |
Molar Mass | 245.21 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
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. |