CAS: 5241-10-1

2'-Deoxy-5-methylcytidine HCl is a cytidine derivative that is used in the synthesis of DNA. It has been shown to have anticancer and antiviral properties, as well as being a synthetic activator for RNA polymerase. The chemical name for 2'-deoxy-5-methylcytidine HCl is 5'-[(2-bromoacetyl)amino]-2'-deoxyuridine 5'-O-(1,3-dithiole-2-thiocarbonyl)-3',5' -diiodo-. It belongs to the class of deoxyribonucleosides. This product may be used in applications such as DNA synthesis, modification of DNA, and antiviral treatment.