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N4-Aminocytidine (CAS 57294-74-3)

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Alternate Names:
4-Hydrazino-1-pentofuranosyl-2(1H)-pyrimidinone
Application:
N4-Aminocytidine is a mutagen of E. coli and Salmonella typhimurium
CAS Number:
57294-74-3
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
258.23
Molecular Formula:
C9H14N4O5
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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N4-Aminocytidine is a potent mutagen of E. coli and Salmonella typhimurium. N4-Aminocytidine is a modified nucleoside analog that consists of the cytidine base linked to an amino group at the N4 position. It is used in nucleic acid research.


N4-Aminocytidine (CAS 57294-74-3) References

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Ordering Information

Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

N4-Aminocytidine, 100 mg

sc-222024
100 mg
$546.00

N4-Aminocytidine, 250 mg

sc-222024A
250 mg
$1150.00