5-Ethynyl-cytidine (5-EC)
Ethynyl-labeled cytidine (5-EC) can be used as a replacement for BrU (5-Bromo-uridine) to measure de novo RNA synthesis in proliferating cells. 5-EC is cell permeable and incorporates into nascent RNA instead of its natural analog cytidine.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
65223-78-1
UNSPSC
12352200
UNSPSC Description
Biochemicals
HS Code
29349990
eClass Number
32160405
eClass Product Group
Biochemikalie (Labor, Sonstige)
Applications
RNA synthesis monitoring[1]
Purity
≥ 99 % (HPLC)
Form
Solid
Color
White to off-White
Autoclavability
false
Solubility
DMSO
Smiles
N1(cc(c(nc1=O)N)C#C)[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O1)CO)O)O
Shipping Conditions
Shipped at ambient temperature
Storage Conditions
Store dry and under inert gas
Storage Temperature
Store at -20 °C
Notes
Short term exposure (up to 1 week cumulative) to ambient temperature possible.
Shelf Life
12 months after date of delivery
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