| Bioactivity | 8-Mercaptoadenosine is a nucleoside derivative that can be synthesized in DMF-aqueous solution at room temperature using NaSH via the corresponding 8-bromo compounds, and it is an intermediate in the synthesis of the substrate for RNA pyrophosphorylase[1]. |
| CAS | 3001-45-4 |
| Formula | C10H13N5O4S |
| Molar Mass | 299.31 |
| 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]. M Ikehara, et al. Studies of nucleosides and nucleotides. LVI. A versatile method for the systhesis of 8-mercaptoadenosine nucleotides. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 1973 Feb;21(2):444-5. |