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189826

5-Aza-2′-Deoxycytidine

≥98% (HPLC), liquid, DNA methyltransferase inhibitor, Calbiochem

Synonym(s):

InSolution 5-Aza-2′-Deoxycytidine, Decitabine

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H12N4O4
CAS Number:
2353-33-5
Molecular Weight:
228.21
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
MDL number:
MFCD00043011
Assay:
≥98% (HPLC)
Form:
liquid
Storage condition:
OK to freeze, desiccated (hygroscopic), protect from light
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Product Name

5-Aza-2′-Deoxycytidine, InSolution, ≥98%, DNA methyltransferase inhibitor

Quality Segment

100

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

liquid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze, desiccated (hygroscopic), protect from light

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

N2(C=NC(=N)NC2=O)C1OC(C(C1)O)CO

InChI

1S/C8H12N4O4/c9-7-10-3-12(8(15)11-7)6-1-4(14)5(2-13)16-6/h3-6,13-14H,1-2H2,(H2,9,11,15)

InChI key

XAUDJQYHKZQPEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

A cytosine analog that acts as a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor. Restores caspase-8 and caspase-10 mRNA and protein expression as well as TRAIL (Tumor necrosis factor-Related Apoptosis Inducing Ligand) sensitivity in TRAIL-resistant cell lines. Also enhances apoptosis induced by HDAC (Histone Deacetylase) inhibitors. The solid form of this compound (Cat. No. 189825) is also available.

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Physical form

A 100 mM (10 mg/438 µl) solution of 5-Aza-2ʹ-Deoxycytidine (Cat. No. 189825) in DMSO.

Other Notes

Eggert, A., et al. 2001. Cancer Res.61, 1314.
Takebayashi, S., et al. 2001. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.288, 921.
Zhu, W.G., et al. 2001. Cancer Res.61, 1327.
Hopkins-Donaldson, S., et al. 2000. Cancer Res.60, 4315.
Haaf, T. 1995. Pharmacol. Ther.65, 19.
Jones, P.A., and Taylor, S.M. 1980. Cell20, 85.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Regulatory Review (Z)

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pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H341,H360

Hazard Classifications

Muta. 2 - Repr. 1B

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

188.6 °F - closed cup - (Dimethylsulfoxide)

flash_point_c

87 °C - closed cup - (Dimethylsulfoxide)

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