Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Azacitidine (CAS: 320-67-2)?
Answer
Azacitidine is mainly used in the treatment of certain blood cancers, including myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It works by altering gene expression through DNA hypomethylation. Additionally, it is utilized in research for studying epigenetic mechanisms and has potential applications in other therapeutic areas. Its role as a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor makes it a key compound in oncology and molecular biology.
About
CAS No
320-67-2
English Name
Azacitidine
Molecular Formula
C8H12N4O5
Molecular Weight
244.21 g/mol
SMILES
Nc1ncn([C@@H]2O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H]2O)c(=O)n1
InChIKey
NMUSYJAQQFHJEW-KVTDHHQDSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
