An analogue of the antibiotic tubercidin, a pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine nucleoside antibiotic. A potent inhibitor of adenosine kinase from rat or guinea pig brain. Inhibits uptake of 3H-adenosine into brain slices.
Melting Point: 216-217°C dec.
Solubility: DMSO
Storage and Stability:May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.