CAS: 2305416-01-5

5'-(R)-C-Methyl-2-thiouridine is an antiviral agent that inhibits the synthesis of viral RNA by acting as a substrate for thymidine kinase, which converts it to 5'-(R)-C-methyluracil. This drug also has anticancer properties and may be useful in the treatment of leukemia.

5'(R)-C-Methyl-2-thiouridine is a Nucleoside Derivative - 5'-Modified nucleoside.