2′-OMe / Nucleoside Intermediates
2'-O-Methylcytidine
Quick view. 2'-O-Methylcytidine is a 2'-O-methyl-modified nucleoside building block for research-use modified-nucleoside and oligonucleotide chemistry. CAS 2140-72-9. Catalog target purity: Specification by inquiry. Availability: Inquiry only — contact OROGO to confirm current availability.
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Catalog status
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| Supply status | Available for inquiry |
|---|---|
| Operating tier | Priority |
| Development context | ↑ Upstream — reviewed as a supporting input; no direct development phase is assigned |
| CAS status | Published registry number |
Product profile
2'-O-Methylcytidine is classified as 2'-o-methyl nucleoside (Formula C10H15N3O5; molecular weight 257.24).
2'-O-Methylcytidine — A 2'-O-methyl-modified cytidine building block for research-use modified-nucleoside and oligonucleotide chemistry.
For 2'-O-Methylcytidine, excessive or poorly positioned substitution can reduce desired enzyme interactions or activity in some assay formats.
Names and search terms
Confirmed or normalized name variants
- 2'-O-Me-rC
- 2'-O-Methyl-D-cytidine
Useful catalog search terms
- CAS 2140-72-9
Physicochemical data
| PubChem CID | 150971 |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | RFCQJGFZUQFYRF-ZOQUXTDFSA-N |
| Modification | methyl ether at the ribose 2'-oxygen |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C10H15N3O5/c1-17-8-7(15)5(4-14)18-9(8)13-3-2-6(11)12-10(13)16/h2-3,5,7-9,14-15H,4H2,1H3,(H2,11,12,16)/t5-,7-,8-,9-/m1/s1 |
| SMILES | CO[C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@H](O[C@H]1N2C=CC(=NC2=O)N)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.
Product-specific evaluation notes
Potential advantages
- 2′-O-methyl groups are widely used to increase nuclease resistance and modulate hybridization behavior.
Method limitations
- Excessive or poorly positioned substitution can reduce desired enzyme interactions or activity in some assay formats.
These points describe 2'-O-Methylcytidine or its named chemical feature. Broader product-family guidance is maintained on the category page.
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Product-family literature
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