Nucleosides & Deoxynucleosides
5-Methyl-2'-deoxycytidine
Quick view. 5-Methyl-2'-deoxycytidine is the beta-D-2'-deoxyribonucleoside composed of 5-methylcytosine and 2-deoxyribose. CAS 838-07-3. Catalog target purity: ≥98%. Availability: Inquiry only — contact BX Lab to confirm current availability.

Product profile
5-Methyl-2'-deoxycytidine is classified as nucleosides & deoxynucleosides (Formula C10H15N3O4; molecular weight 241.24).
Identity-defined 5-methyl-2'-deoxycytidine for research workflows involving modified nucleosides, nucleotides, or DNA-related reference materials.
For 5-Methyl-2'-deoxycytidine, confirm the current specification, storage conditions and downstream-method compatibility before routine use.
Names and search terms
Confirmed or normalized name variants
- 5-Me-2'-dC
- 5-Methyldeoxycytidine
- 2'-Deoxy-5-methylcytidine
- 1-(2-Deoxy-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)-5-methylcytosine
Useful catalog search terms
- CAS 838-07-3
- PubChem CID 440055
Physicochemical data
| PubChem CID | 440055 |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | LUCHPKXVUGJYGU-XLPZGREQSA-N |
| Nucleobase | 5-Methylcytosine |
| Sugar | beta-D-2-deoxyribofuranose |
| Glycosidic linkage | Pyrimidine N1 |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C10H15N3O4/c1-5-3-13(10(16)12-9(5)11)8-2-6(15)7(4-14)17-8/h3,6-8,14-15H,2,4H2,1H3,(H2,11,12,16)/t6-,7+,8+/m0/s1 |
| SMILES | CC1=CN(C(=O)N=C1N)[C@H]2C[C@@H]([C@H](O2)CO)O |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the package size for 5-Methyl-2'-deoxycytidine 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-NDO-0012 and CAS 838-07-3, the intended research workflow, required quantity and any additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation needed.
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