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2-Fluoro-2′-deoxyadenosine (CAS 21679-12-9)

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Alternate Names:
(9-(2-Deoxy-b-D-ribofuranosyl)-2-fluoroadenine
CAS Number:
21679-12-9
Molecular Weight:
269.23
Molecular Formula:
C10H12FN5O3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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2-Fluoro-2′-deoxyadenosine is a compound that is extensively utilized in biochemical research, particularly in the study of nucleic acid metabolism and function. It serves as an analog of deoxyadenosine, enabling researchers to investigate the impact of the fluorine substitution on enzymatic processes, such as those catalyzed by polymerases and nucleases. The compound is of particular interest in the exploration of DNA synthesis and repair mechanisms, as it can be incorporated into DNA strands in place of natural nucleotides to study the effects of altered base pairing stability and conformation. Additionally, 2-Fluoro-2′-deoxyadenosine is used in the field of molecular biology to probe the specificity of adenosine-related enzymes and to understand the dynamics of nucleotide flipping within DNA or RNA structures. Its incorporation into oligonucleotides also aids in the study of structural biology, providing insights into the influence of halogenated nucleotides on the three-dimensional architecture of nucleic acids.


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2-Fluoro-2′-deoxyadenosine, 250 mg

sc-225360
250 mg
$347.00