N4-Methylcytidine

CAS: 10578-79-7

Ref. 3D-NM76577

Product Information

• Name: N4-Methylcytidine
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: N4-Methylcytidine is a member of the group P2. Its chemical structure consists of two nitrogen atoms, one carbon atom, and four hydrogen atoms. It is a nucleoside analogue that inhibits synthesis of human mitochondrial DNA by inhibiting bacterial enzyme uridine-cytidine kinase, which converts uridine to cytidine in the mitochondria. N4-Methylcytidine has been shown to be potent against viruses such as HIV and herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) in cell culture studies. This antiviral effect is due to the interference with viral dna replication and protein synthesis by preventing incorporation of uracil into dna and ribosomal RNA.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 257.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₅N₃O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder