Cytarabine hydrochloride - Bio-X ™

CAS: 69-74-9

Ref. 3D-BA164338

Product Information

• Name: Cytarabine hydrochloride - Bio-X ™
• Synonyms: Cytosine β-D-arabinofuranoside hydrochlorideAra-C.hydrochloride
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Cytarabine is a pyrimidine nucleoside analogue that is used to treat leukaemia especially, non-lymphocytic leukaemia. This drug also has anti-viral and immunosuppressant properties. Cytarabine is cytotoxic and acts through direct DNA damage. Although its mechanism of action is not fully understood, it is said to inhibit DNA polymerase.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 279.68 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₃N₃O₅•HCl
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder