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Modified Nucleosides

5-Methyl-4-thiouridine

Quick view. A stereodefined uridine nucleoside bearing methyl at base C5 and sulfur at base C4. CAS 49555-43-3. Catalog target purity: ≥98%. Availability: Inquiry only — contact BX Lab to confirm current availability.

Chemical structure of 5-Methyl-4-thiouridine
Chemical structure
Catalog numberBX-MN-0553
CAS number49555-43-3
Purity≥98%
Pack sizeCustom packaging by inquiry

Product profile

Material identity

5-Methyl-4-thiouridine is classified as c5-methyl c4-thio uridine nucleoside (Formula C10H14N2O5S; molecular weight 274.30 g/mol).

Typical application

5-Methyl-4-thiouridine is associated with uridine-containing substrates for U-position incorporation in RNA or modified RNA studies.

Handling focus

For 5-Methyl-4-thiouridine, confirm the current specification, storage conditions and downstream-method compatibility before routine use.

Names and search terms

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Physicochemical data

PubChem CID56613468
IUPAC name1-[(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-5-methyl-4-sulfanylidenepyrimidin-2-one
InChIKeyIXDWFVOGUMAKFI-JXOAFFINSA-N
InChIInChI=1S/C10H14N2O5S/c1-4-2-12(10(16)11-8(4)18)9-7(15)6(14)5(3-13)17-9/h2,5-7,9,13-15H,3H2,1H3,(H,11,16,18)/t5-,6-,7-,9-/m1/s1
SMILESCC1=CN(C(=O)NC1=S)[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)CO)O)O

Release documentation

Lot-specific CoA

The current specification defines the analytical method and acceptance criteria; the released lot result is reported on the CoA.

Analytical package

Additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation can be agreed during technical review where available.

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Frequently asked questions

Can the package size for 5-Methyl-4-thiouridine 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-MN-0553 and CAS 49555-43-3, the intended research workflow, required quantity and any additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation needed.

Product-family literature

These publications provide peer-reviewed context for the Modified Nucleosides product family and its named chemistry. They are background reading only, not evidence for the exact product, supplied form, lot specification, availability or performance.

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