Product Code

:  SSPC-A00972

CAS No.

:  2627-69-2

Chemical Name

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

Synonyms

:   Acadesine; 5-Amino-1-β-D-ribofuranosyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide; 5-Amino-4-imidazole carboxamide Riboside; Arasine; GP 1-110; NSC 105823; 5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide-1-β-D-ribofuranoside; AICAR;

Molecular Formula

:   C₉H₁₄N₄O₅

Molecular Weight

:  258.23

Appearance

:  White to Brown Solid

Storage

:  2-8°C Refrigerator

Application

:  Protected 5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide-1-β-D-ribofuranoside, 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 myocardial ischemia. Cardioprotective.