l General Information |
Product Name | Uridine |
General description | Uridine is a nucleoside, contains a uracil attached to a ribose ring via a β-N1-glycosidic bond. |
Synonym | NSC 20256 |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 58-96-8 |
Formula | C9H12N2O6 | Molecular Weight | 244.203 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to Pale Cream Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥35mg/mL |
Ethanol | Insoluble |
Water | ≥35mg/mL |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Uridine is a nucleoside consisting of uracil and D-ribose and a component of RNA. Uridine has been studied as a rescue agent to reduce the toxicities associated with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), thereby allowing the administration of higher doses of 5-FU in chemotherapy regimens. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
