3-Methylcytidine

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3-Methylcytidine Structure
3-Methylcytidine structure
Common Name 3-Methylcytidine
CAS Number 2140-64-9 Molecular Weight 257.24300
Density 1.71g/cm3 Boiling Point 471.9ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C10H15N3O5 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 239.2ºC

 Use of 3-Methylcytidine


3-Methylcytidine, a urinary nucleoside, can be used as a biomarker of four different types of cancer: lung cancer, gastric cancer, colon cancer, and breast cancer[1].

Summary: 3-methylcytidine, also known as 3-甲基胞苷, has a CAS number of 2140-64-9, with a molecular formula of C10H15N3O5 and a molecular weight of 257.24300. This compound is a urinary nucleoside that can serve as a biomarker for four types of cancer. Storage conditions are -20°C, sealed, and dry. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 3-methylcytidine
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 3-Methylcytidine Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description 3-Methylcytidine, a urinary nucleoside, can be used as a biomarker of four different types of cancer: lung cancer, gastric cancer, colon cancer, and breast cancer[1].
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References

[1]. Hsu WY, et al. Urinary nucleosides as biomarkers of breast, colon, lung, and gastric cancer in Taiwanese. PLoS One. 2013 Dec 19;8(12):e81701.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.71g/cm3
Boiling Point 471.9ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C10H15N3O5
Molecular Weight 257.24300
Flash Point 239.2ºC
Exact Mass 257.10100
PSA 120.70000
Vapour Pressure 6.88E-11mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.701
InChIKey RDPUKVRQKWBSPK-ZOQUXTDFSA-N
SMILES Cn1c(=N)ccn(C2OC(CO)C(O)C2O)c1=O

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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3-Methylcytidine Structure

3-Methylcytidine

CAS#:2140-64-9

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Literature: Hayashi, Masahiro; Yamauchi, Kiyoshi; Kinoshita, Masayoshi Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan, 1980 , vol. 53, # 1 p. 277 - 278

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Literature: Yamauchi, Kiyoshi; Nakagima, Toru; Kinoshita, Masayoshi Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1980 , vol. 45, # 19 p. 3865 - 3868

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3-Methylcytidine Structure

3-Methylcytidine

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Literature: Zady, Mona F.; Wong, John L. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1980 , vol. 45, # 12 p. 2373 - 2377

 Precursor & DownStream

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor  4

DownStream  0

 3-MethylcytidineBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Contractile activity in guinea pig ileum at 67 ug/ml relative to histamine
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Ileum
External Id: CHEMBL954523
Name: Inhibition of electrically-stimulated contraction in guinea pig ileum at 67 ug/ml
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Ileum
External Id: CHEMBL954529
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

3-methyl-4,N4-didehydro-3,4-dihydro-cytidine
1-Methyl-cytidin
N-3-methyl-7-deazaguanine
2-AMINO-1-METHYL-1H-PYRROLO[2,3-D]PYRIMIDIN-4(7H)-ONE
N3-Methylcytidin
3-Methyl-cytidin

 3-Methylcytidine | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the molecular formula of 3-methylcytidine?
A: Molecular formula of 3-methylcytidine is C10H15N3O5.
Q: What is the CAS number of 3-methylcytidine?
A: CAS number of 3-methylcytidine is 2140-64-9.
Q: What are the upstream materials of 3-methylcytidine?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 3-methylcytidine: 512-56-1;65-46-3;17287-03-5;107-71-1.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 3-methylcytidine?
A: InChIKey of 3-methylcytidine is RDPUKVRQKWBSPK-ZOQUXTDFSA-N.
Q: What English synonyms does 3-methylcytidine have?
A: English synonyms of 3-methylcytidine: 3-methyl-4,N4-didehydro-3,4-dihydro-cytidine, 1-Methyl-cytidin, N-3-methyl-7-deazaguanine, 2-AMINO-1-METHYL-1H-PYRROLO[2,3-D]PYRIMIDIN-4(7H)-ONE, N3-Methylcytidin, 3-Methyl-cytidin.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 3-methylcytidine?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 3-methylcytidine is 120.70000.
Q: What are the uses of 3-methylcytidine?
A: Main uses of 3-methylcytidine: 3-Methylcytidine, a urinary nucleoside, can be used as a biomarker of four different types of cancer: lung cancer, gastric cancer, colon cancer, and breast cancer[1].
Q: What is the boiling point of 3-methylcytidine?
A: Boiling point of 3-methylcytidine is 471.9ºC at 760mmHg.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 3-methylcytidine?
A: Molecular weight of 3-methylcytidine is 257.24300.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 3-methylcytidine?
A: SMILES notation of 3-methylcytidine is Cn1c(=N)ccn(C2OC(CO)C(O)C2O)c1=O.

 3-Methylcytidinefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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