Cordycepin
Molecular Formula
C10H13N5O3
M.W.
251.24
CAS number
73-03-0
Source
Cordyceps militaris
Fermentek product Code
COR-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White powder
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
220°C-230°C
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 25mg/ml DMSO
Names and identifiers

Systematic name:
3'-Deoxyadenosine

RTECS:
AU7358610;

EU number
200-791-4
Description

Adenosine analog which occurs naturally in Cordyceps militaris, a mushroom known in traditional medicine.

InChl Key
OFEZSBMBBKLLBJ-BAJZRUMYSA-N
Canonical SMILES
C1C(OC(C1O)N2C=NC3=C2N=CN=C3N)CO
Isomeric SMILES
C1[C@H](O[C@H]([C@@H]1O)N2C=NC3=C2N=CN=C3N)CO
Solubility ( literature )

Cordycepin is soluble in water, methanol, ethanol, DMSO

Compound Classification

Natural Nucleoside antibiotic.

Purine nucleoside

Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
Hygroscopic substance.
Protect from moisture
Applications

Cordycepin inhibits growth of various tumor cells in vitro. It may be converted to 3'-deoxyadenosine triphosphate , thus inhibiting ATP-dependent DNA synthesis. Cordycepin is used in the study of messenger RNA transcription.

Disclaimer
For Research use only
Not for Human or Drug use
Not extracted from humans or animals
Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Available since
Title
Transport information
Value
Pg III
Title
CN code
Value
29419000
Signal to sort
C