Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 5-Methyluridine (CAS: 1463-10-1)?
Answer
5-Methyluridine (CAS: 1463-10-1) is primarily used in pharmaceuticals for antiviral drug development, in research for RNA modification studies, and in biotechnology for synthesizing nucleic acids. It also finds applications in food additives as a flavor enhancer and in industrial processes involving nucleoside-based compounds. Its role in molecular biology makes it essential for studying gene expression and RNA structure.
About
CAS No
1463-10-1
English Name
5-Methyluridine
Molecular Formula
C10H14N2O6
Molecular Weight
258.23 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CN(C(=O)NC1=O)C2C(C(C(O2)CO)O)O
InChIKey
DWRXFEITVBNRMK-JXOAFFINSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
