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5-Azacytidine, 98%
Description
5-Azacytidine, its incorporation into RNA alters RNA synthesis and processing, and results in inhibition of protein synthesis. It has been used as a cancer chemotherapeutic agent. It is a powerful bacteriostatic, antitumor, and mutagenic agent; it also exhibits immunosuppressive, antimitotic, radioprotective, and virostatic effects.
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5-Azacytidine, its incorporation into RNA alters RNA synthesis and processing, and results in inhibition of protein synthesis. It has been used as a cancer chemotherapeutic agent. It is a powerful bacteriostatic, antitumor, and mutagenic agent; it also exhibits immunosuppressive, antimitotic, radioprotective, and virostatic effects.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Keep container tightly closed.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 226°C to 232°C (decomposition) |
Color | White |
Quantity | 1 g |
Beilstein | 620461 |
Merck Index | 14,890 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 244.2 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Physical Form | Powder |
Chemical Name or Material | 5-Azacytidine |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H340-H350 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H340-H350-H302 May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Harmful if swallowed. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P312-P308+P313-P330-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 206-280-2 |
RTECSNumber | XZ3017500 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Store at -20°C |
RUO – Research Use Only
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