Base-protected Nucleosides
rC(Bz)
Quick view. We supply rC(Bz) as a base- or sugar-protected nucleoside intermediate for nucleoside, nucleotide and oligonucleotide building-block synthesis. CAS 13089-48-0. Catalog target purity: Specification on request.

Product profile
rC(Bz) is classified as nucleoside or protected nucleoside intermediate (Formula C16H17N3O6; molecular weight 347.32).
rC(Bz) — N4-Benzoylcytidine is a useful building block for oligoribonucleotide synthesis
For rC(Bz), reported solubility: Soluble in 1N NaOH at 10mg/ml. Also soluble in methanol or DMSO. Storage: Store at 0°C.
Names and search terms
Confirmed or normalized name variants
- N4-BENZOYLCYTIDINE
- N4-BENZOYL-D-CYTIDINE
- N-BENZOYLCYTIDINE
- N6-Benzoyl
- N-[1-[3,4-Dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-2-oxopyrimidin-4-yl]benzamide
- N(sup 4)benzoylcytidine
Useful catalog search terms
- CAS 13089-48-0
- Nucleoside or protected nucleoside intermediate
- Base-protected Nucleosides
Physicochemical data
| Melting point | 230-234 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.59±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| pKa | 8.61±0.20(Predicted) |
| Form | Crystalline Powder |
| Color | White to Off-white |
| SMILES | OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](N2C=CC(NC(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3)=NC2=O)[C@H](O)[C@@H]1O |
| InChI | 1S/C16H17N3O6/c20-8-10-12(21)13(22)15(25-10)19-7-6-11(18-16(19)24)17-14(23)9-4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-7,10,12-13,15,20-22H,8H2,(H,17,18,23,24)/t10-,12-,13-,15-/m1/s |
| InChIKey | BNXBRFDWSPXODM-BPGGGUHBSA-N |
Release documentation
The current specification defines the analytical method and acceptance criteria; the released lot result is reported on the CoA.
Additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation can be agreed during technical review where available.
Additional application examples
- rC(Bz) can serve as a starting material, protected intermediate or analytical comparator in nucleoside and nucleotide route development.
- Typical work includes protection/deprotection studies, phosphorylation or phosphitylation route scouting and impurity identification.
- The material can support medicinal-chemistry analog preparation and process-development feasibility studies.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the package size for rC(Bz) be customized?
Yes. Share the initial quantity, expected future scale, delivery timeline and packaging preference for review.
What information should be included in a quote request?
Quote catalog number BX-PN-0104 and CAS 13089-48-0, the intended research workflow, required quantity and any additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation needed.
Product-family literature
The publications below provide peer-reviewed context for the Base-protected Nucleosides product family and its named chemistry.
