CAS No. 146-80-5
Batch:
Purity:98
Chemical Structure
Check the
Xanthosine
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 146-80-5 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C10H12N4O6 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 284.23 | |
| SMILES | C1=NC2=C(N1C3C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)NC(=O)NC2=O |
Xanthosine is an endogenous purine nucleoside intermediate involved in purine nucleotide metabolism and biosynthesis pathways. It serves as a key metabolic precursor linking inosine monophosphate (IMP) to guanosine monophosphate (GMP) generation via enzymatic interconversion. Within purine salvage and degradation networks, xanthosine is processed by purine nucleoside phosphorylase, supporting cellular nucleotide pool balance, nucleic acid synthesis, and energy homeostasis. [1]
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Concentration
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Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
57 mg/mL
(200.54 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Water | Insoluble |
| Ethanol | Insoluble |
| DMSO |
56 mg/mL
(197.02 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.