CAS 168427-74-5: (2R,3S,4S,5R)-5-(6-aminopurin-9-yl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-(2-methoxyethoxy)tetrahydrofuran-3-ol

2'-O-(2-Methoxyethyl)adenosine is a nucleoside derivative that is produced by the methylation of 2'-deoxyadenosine. It is used in organic synthesis as a reagent for the alkylation of aromatic hydrocarbons and as an intermediate in the synthesis of purines. The product can be isolated with yields of 78% or greater, depending on reaction conditions and purification methods. Isomeric purity can be achieved with high purity (>99%) by recrystallization from water or ethanol. The compound has a number of physical properties that are similar to those of adenosine, including boiling point, melting point, density, and refractive index. The molecule also has two chiral centers at C2 and C4 that contribute to its isomeric nature. Adenosine is found in human connective tissue cells, where it plays a role in cell metabolism by regulating the production of RNA and DNA.

2'-O-(2-Methoxyethyl)adenosine

Applications A adenosine derivative as building blocks for cross-linking oligonucleotides. References Martin, P., et al.: Helv. Chim. Acta, 78, 486 (1995),

(2R,3R,4R,5R)-5-(6-Amino-9H-Purin-9-Yl)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-(2-Methoxyethoxy)Tetrahydrofuran-3-Ol

2'-O-(2-Methoxyethyl)adenosine is a nucleoside analog used to improve RNA target affinity and nuclease resistance of therapeutic oligonucleotides in preclin.