5-Methyl-2'-deoxycytidine

Also known as: 2'-Deoxy-5-methylcytidine, 5-Methyldeoxycytidine, 5-Me-2'-deoxycytidine, 4-Amino-1-(2-deoxy-β-D-glycero-pentofuranosyl)-5-methylpyrimidin-2(1H)-one, 2'-Deoxy-5-Me-cytidine, 5-Methyl-2'-deoxy-cytidine

5-Methyl-2'-deoxycytidine (CAS 838-07-3) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H15N3O4 and a molecular weight of 241.244 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 217-219 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 492.8±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 251.9±31.5 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 838-07-3
Jingsj CID: J-6909-0
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₅N₃O₄
Molecular Weight: 241.244 g/mol
Category: Organic Compounds
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	217-219 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point	492.8±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.6±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	251.9±31.5 °C
Exact Mass	241.106262
PSA	110.60000
LogP	-1.28
Vapor Pressure	0.0±2.8 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.694

Activity & Biological Data

Target	Human Endogenous Metabolite
Additional Information	[1]. Christman JK, et al. 5-Methyl-2'-deoxycytidine in single-stranded DNA can act in cis to signal de novo DNA methylation. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1995 Aug 1;92(16):7347-51. [2]. Testillano PS, et al. The 5-methyl-deoxy-cytidine (5mdC) localization to reveal in situ the dynamics of DNA methylation chromatin pattern in a variety of plant organ and tissue cells during development. Physiol Plant. 2013 Sep;149(1):104-13.

Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

Additional Information

[1]. Christman JK, et al. 5-Methyl-2'-deoxycytidine in single-stranded DNA can act in cis to signal de novo DNA methylation. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1995 Aug 1;92(16):7347-51. [2]. Testillano PS, et al. The 5-methyl-deoxy-cytidine (5mdC) localization to reveal in situ the dynamics of DNA methylation chromatin pattern in a variety of plant organ and tissue cells during development. Physiol Plant. 2013 Sep;149(1):104-13.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2934999090
Summary	2934999090. other heterocyclic compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 5-Methyl-2'-deoxycytidine?

The CAS number of 5-Methyl-2'-deoxycytidine is 838-07-3.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-Methyl-2'-deoxycytidine?

5-Methyl-2'-deoxycytidine has molecular formula C10H15N3O4 and molecular weight 241.244 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 5-Methyl-2'-deoxycytidine?

For 5-Methyl-2'-deoxycytidine, Upstream Products: 1-(3,5-di-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-β-D-erythro-pentofuranosyl)-5-methyl-4-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-2(1H)-pyrimidinone, Thymidine, L-Methionine sulfoxide; Downstream Products: 5-Hydroxymethyl-2'-deoxyuridine, Thymidine, 5-Methylcytosine.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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