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5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide-1-β-D-ribofuranoside

Catalog No. A611700 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 2627-69-2 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
5-amino-1-[(2R,3S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide
IUPAC Traditional name
5-amino-1-[(2R,3S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]imidazole-4-carboxamide
Synonyms
5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide-1-β-D-ribofuranoside
5-Amino-1-β-D-ribofuranosyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide
NSC 105823
AICAR
Arasine
Acadesine
5-Amino-4-imidazolecarboxamide Riboside
GP 1-110

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 2627-69-2

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Off-White to Pale Beige Solid
Melting Point 205-207°C (dec.)
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Methanol
Solubility Water (65 mg / mL at 23°C)
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
AICAR is a nucleoside analogue that is able to enter nucleoside pools and is able to significantly increase levels of adenosine during periods of ATP breakdown. Adenosine-regulating agents (ARAs) have been recognized for therapeutic potential in myocardi

REFERENCES

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  • Browne, G.J., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 279, 13, 12220 (2004)