5-Methylcytosine, CAS 554-01-8

Formulation: A solid

Formal Name: 6-amino-5-methyl-2(1H)-pyrimidinone

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C5H7N3O

Formula Weight: 125,1

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 554-01-8

Notes: 5-Methycytosine is a methylated derivative of the pyrimidine base cytosine (Item No. 36219) and its presence in DNA is generally associated with reduced gene transcription.{48688,29364} Increased levels of 5-methylcytosine have been found in non-expressed and untranslated DNA sequences, and levels of 5-methylcytosine are increased on developmental genes to reduce aberrant expression in adults.{29364} 5-Methylcytosine is also found in the tRNA, mRNA, and rRNA from bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes.{26198}

• SKU: CAY38741-50
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 38741-50
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 50 g
• Quantity Unit: STK