Nucleosides & Deoxynucleosides
2'-dC
Quick view. 2'-dC (2'-deoxycytidine) is a natural DNA nucleoside used in nucleoside, nucleotide and protected monomer synthesis. CAS 951-77-9. Catalog target purity: ≥99%.

Product profile
2'-dC is classified as nucleoside or protected nucleoside intermediate (Formula C9H15N3O5; molecular weight 245.23).
2'-dC — A deoxyribonucleoside
For 2'-dC, reported solubility: H₂O: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless. Storage: Store at RT.
Names and search terms
Confirmed or normalized name variants
- 1-(2'-DEOXY-BETA-D-RIBOFURANOSYL)CYTOSINE
- 2'-DEOXYCYTIDINE
- 2'-DEOXY-D-CYTIDINE
- CYTOSINE DEOXYRIBOSIDE
- DC
- 2(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 4-amino-1-(2-deoxy-beta-D-erythro-pentofuranosyl)-
- 2’-deoxy-cytidin
- Cytidine, 2'-deoxy-
Useful catalog search terms
- CAS 951-77-9
- Nucleoside or protected nucleoside intermediate
- Nucleosides & Deoxynucleosides
Physicochemical data
| Melting point | 209-211 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 368.93°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.3171 (rough estimate) |
| pKa | 14.03±0.60(Predicted) |
| Form | Crystalline Powder |
| Color | White |
| SMILES | OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](N2C=CC(N)=NC2=O)C[C@@H]1O |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C9H13N3O4/c10-7-1-2-12(9(15)11-7)8-3-5(14)6(4-13)16-8/h1-2,5-6,8,13-14H,3-4H2,(H2,10,11,15)/t5-,6+,8+/m0/s |
| InChIKey | CKTSBUTUHBMZGZ-SHYZEUOFSA-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
- 2'-dC 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 2'-dC 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-0003 and CAS 951-77-9, 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 Nucleosides & Deoxynucleosides product family and its named chemistry.
