5-Methylcytosine
5-Methylcytosine is an enzymatically methylated DNA base serving as a key epigenetic mark. It is widely used in research to study gene regulation, genomic imprinting, and cellular differentiation in both in vitro assays and in vivo model systems.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
554-01-8
Product Name Alternative
DNASynthesis, DNA Synthesis, DNA/RNA Synthesis, 5 Methylcytosine, 5Methylcytosine, 5-Methylcytosine, inhibit, Inhibitor, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, RNASynthesis, RNA Synthesis
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Metabolism Research, Molecular Biology
Purity
99.17% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:1.55 mg/mL (12.39 mM)
Smiles
Cc1c[nH]c (=O) nc1N
Molecular Formula
C5H7N3O
Molecular Weight
125.13
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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