5-(Carboxymethyl)uridine

CAS: 20964-06-1

Ref. 3D-NC159474

Product Information

• Name: 5-(Carboxymethyl)uridine
• Synonyms: 5- Uridineacetic acid, 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-2,4-dioxo-1-β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-ribofuranosyl-5-pyrimidineacetic acid, 5-Carboxymethyluridine, 5-Pyrimidineacetic acid, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2,4-dioxo-1-β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-ribofuranosyl-, 5-Uridineacetic acid, Uridine, 5-(Carboxymethyl)-, 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-2,4-dioxo-1-β-D-ribofuranosyl-5-pyrimidineacetic acid, 5-Pyrimidineacetic acid, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2,4-dioxo-1-β-D-ribofuranosyl-

Description

5-(Carboxymethyl)uridine is an uridine compound that has been shown to inhibit protein synthesis in cultured cells. It binds to the ribosome and inhibits protein synthesis by inhibiting the formation of peptide bonds. 5-Carboxymethyl-uridine has been shown to be effective against two strains of bacteria, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, in cell culture experiments. The inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis was shown to be dose-dependent for both strains. The mechanism of action is believed to be due to its binding to the ribosome and inhibiting the formation of peptide bonds.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 302.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₄N₂O₈
• Purity: Min. 95 Area-%
• Color/Form: White Off-White Powder