65-46-3 structure, C9H13N3O5

cytidine

CAS No.

65-46-3

Formula:

C9H13N3O5

Basic Info

Cytidine is a nucleoside molecule that is formed when cytosine is attached to a ribose ring (also known as a ribofuranose) via a β-N1-glycosidic bond. Cytidine is a component of RNA.
If cytosine is attached to a deoxyribose ring, it is known as a deoxycytidine.

Formula
C9H13N3O5
Molecular Weight
243.217
Exact Mass
243.086
LogP
-1.9818
PSA
130.83
Synonyms

Cytidine

Cytidin

Cyd

Citidine

CYTIDINE extrapure

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Properties

Appearance & Physical State
white to off-white crystalline powder
Density
0.9867 - 0.99809 g/cm3 (55 - 25ºC)
Boiling Point
545.7ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
210-217ºC
Flash Point
283.8ºC
Refractive Index
34 ° (C=0.7, H2O)
Water Solubility
SOLUBLE
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Protect from moisture.
Storage Condition
Store at RT.

Safety Info

RTECS
UW7370000
Safety Statements
S24/25
WGK Germany
3
Risk Statements
R68
HS Code
2934999090

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