5-Methoxyuridine, 250 mg

5-Methoxyuridine carries a recognized safety classification for professional environments, identified as a white crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C8H11NO5 and a molecular weight of 193.16 g/mol. This nucleotide is a derivative of uracil, featuring an additional methoxy group at the 5-position. It is supplied in a pure form with a minimum purity of 99%, making it suitable for various research applications, particularly in the study of DNA modification and repair mechanisms. Additionally, it has been found to exhibit antiviral activity against certain viruses, such as herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).

• CAS Number: 35542-01-9