CAS 5123-42-2: N-[(2S)-2-ammoniopropanoyl]glycyl-N-(carboxylatomethyl)glycinamide

5-Azacytidine is a cytosine analog that inhibits DNA synthesis and therefore cell division. It is used in cancer research as an antitumor agent and to inhibit the growth of bacteria. 5-Azacytidine can be synthesized from the nucleoside base cytosine, which is modified by benzoylation, methoxybenzylation, or other modifications. 5-Azacytidine functions as an organic solvent and a compositional modifier for pharmaceuticals. This modification includes dimethylformamide, dimethylamine, creatine, and ammonolysis. 5-Azacytidine is also known to have antibacterial properties due to its ability to bind with chloride ions in the bacterial cell wall.