Cordycepin

Tocris Bioscience | Catalog # 2294

RNA synthesis inhibitor
Tocris Bioscience

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Description

RNA synthesis inhibitor
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Product Description

Cordycepin is a nucleoside analog that acts as an anticancer and antifungal agent. Can be converted to 3'-deoxyadenosine triphosphate (3'-dATP), which inhibits ATP-dependent DNA synthesis. Inhibits growth of various tumor cells in vitro.

Product Specifications for Cordycepin

Molecular Weight

251.24

Formula

C10H13N5O3

Storage

Store at +4°C

Purity

≥98% (HPLC)

Chemical Name

3'-Deoxyadenosine

CAS Number

73-03-0

PubChem ID

6303

InChI Key

OFEZSBMBBKLLBJ-BAJZRUMYSA-N

SMILES

NC1=NC=NC2=C1N=CN2[C@@H]3O[C@H](CO)C[C@H]3O

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Solubility

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
DMSO 25.12 100

Preparing Stock Solutions for Cordycepin

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 251.24.

Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which all affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.98 mL 19.90 mL 39.80 mL
5 mM 0.80 mL 3.98 mL 7.96 mL
10 mM 0.40 mL 1.99 mL 3.98 mL
50 mM 0.08 mL 0.40 mL 0.80 mL

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Background References

References are publications that support the biological activity of the product. See our Citations tab to view 6 publications citing the usage of this product.

Product Documents for Cordycepin

Certificate of Analysis

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Product Specific Notices for Cordycepin

For research use only

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  • Cordycepin inhibits growth of melanoma cell line at micromolar concentrations
    Name: Anonymous
    Species: Human
    Assay Type: In Vitro
    Cell Line/Tissue: SK-MEL-28
    Verified Customer | Posted 02/07/2019
    Used for killing assay for in vitro cell culture. Cells were cultured for 24 hours before the addition of the compound into the media at low micromolar concentrations (indicated by the arrow).
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