CAS 158966-44-0: 3',5'-DI-O-BENZOYL-5-FLUORO-2'-O-METHYLURIDINE

3',5'-Di-O-benzoyl-5-fluoro-2'-O-methyluridine is a nucleoside that acts as an activator and phosphoramidite. The di-O-benzoyl group is used to protect the 2'-hydroxyl group during the synthesis of oligonucleotides. 3',5'-Di-O-benzoyl-5-fluoro-2'-O-methyluridine has been shown to have anticancer activity against human breast cancer cells. It also inhibits the replication of DNA viruses, such as HIV, hepatitis B virus and herpes simplex virus type 1, and is active against influenza A virus. This compound has also been shown to inhibit the production of inflammatory cytokines in vitro.