5-Formylcytosine
Product Specifications
CAS Number
4425-59-6
Target
Others, Endogenous Metabolite
Related Pathways
Others, Metabolism
Bioactivity
5-formylcytosine (5FC) is a rare base found in mammalian DNA. It participates in active DNA demethylation, changes DNA double helix structure, and reduces the transcription rate and substrate specificity of RNA polymerase II.
Smiles
O=CC=1C=NC(=O)NC1N
Molecular Formula
C5H5N3O2
Molecular Weight
139.11
Shipping Conditions
Ice Packs
Storage Temperature
-20°C
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