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Diquafosol Sodium Salt (CAS CAS 59985-21-6)

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Alternate Names:
Uridine 5′-(Pentahydrogen Tetraphosphate), P′′′→5′-Ester with Uridine Sodium Salt; P1,P4-Diuridine 5′- Tetraphosphate Sodium Salt
Application:
Diquafosol Sodium Salt is a dinucleoside derivative of uridine that acts as a selective P2Y2 receptor agonist.
CAS Number:
CAS 59985-21-6
Purity:
≥90%
Molecular Weight:
790.31 (free acid)
Molecular Formula:
C18H26N4O23P4•(xNa)
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Diquafosol Sodium Salt is a dinucleoside derivative of uridine that acts as a selective P2Y2 receptor agonist.


Diquafosol Sodium Salt (CAS CAS 59985-21-6) References

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Diquafosol Sodium Salt, 5 mg

sc-497244
5 mg
$390.00

Diquafosol Sodium Salt, 50 mg

sc-497244A
50 mg
$2800.00