For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
N4,5-Dimethyldeoxycytidine (CAT: C000170) is a chemical compound known for its involvement in the inhibition of cytidine deaminase, an enzyme responsible for catalyzing the conversion of cytidine to uridine in nucleic acid metabolism. By inhibiting this enzyme, N4,5-Dimethyldeoxycytidine can modulate the levels of cytidine and uridine in cellular processes, which can have implications in various biochemical and therapeutic contexts.
| Catalog Number | C000170 |
| CAS Number | 25406-44-4 |
| Synonyms | 2′-Deoxy-N,5-dimethyl-cytidine (6CI,7CI,8CI,9CI) |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₁H₁₇N₃O₄ |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Target | Nucleoside Antimetabolite/Analog |
| Solubility | Ethanol (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly) |
| Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
| Storage | -20°C, Hygroscopic |
| Reference | Krajewska, E.; et al.: Acta Biochim. Pol, 22, 185 (1975) |
