Chemical Name: | Cytidine, 2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro- |
CAS Number: | 10212-20-1 |
Product Number: | AG0006OP(AGN-PC-0NVCMZ) |
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Molecular Formula: | C9H12FN3O4 |
Molecular Weight: | 245.2077 |
2'-Fluoro-2'-deoxycytidine, a vital nucleoside analog, finds widespread applicability in chemical synthesis due to its unique properties. Its incorporation into nucleic acid molecules can alter the biophysical and chemical properties of DNA or RNA, making it a valuable tool in nucleic acid research and drug development. In chemical synthesis, 2'-Fluoro-2'-deoxycytidine is utilized as a building block for the creation of modified nucleic acid sequences with enhanced stability and altered hybridization properties. Its presence can also confer resistance to degradation by nucleases, making it a valuable component in the design of therapeutic nucleic acid analogs. Furthermore, the introduction of 2'-fluoro substituents can impact base pairing interactions, leading to altered specificity in nucleic acid recognition. As such, the precise incorporation of 2'-Fluoro-2'-deoxycytidine in synthetic nucleic acid sequences offers a powerful strategy for modulating nucleic acid structure-function relationships and exploring novel applications in molecular biology and medicinal chemistry.