5-Bromouridine is a synthetic uridine analog used mainly in molecular biology to study RNA synthesis and metabolism. It can be incorporated into RNA in place of natural uridine and is commonly used in experiments involving RNA labeling, tracking, and transcriptional activity assays. The directory classifies it as a under development API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include 1-D-ribofuranosyl-5-bromouracil-nucleoside and bromouridine. It is also listed for alternate use as: API Intermediate. Its PubChem CID is 91494.
5-Bromouridine
| CAS No | 957-75-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C9H11BrN2O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 323.10 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 5-bromo-1-[(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]pyrimidine-2,4-dione |
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5-Bromouridine is a synthetic uridine analog used mainly in molecular biology to study RNA synthesis and metabolism. It can be incorporated into RNA in place of natural uridine and is commonly used in experiments involving RNA labeling, tracking, and transcriptional activity assays.
The listed CAS number is 957-75-5.
The listed molecular formula is C9H11BrN2O6.
The listed molecular weight is 323.10 g/mol.
5-bromo-1-[(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]pyrimidine-2,4-dione.
The source lists 1-D-ribofuranosyl-5-bromouracil-nucleoside and bromouridine.