Uridine 5'-triphosphate
Agent Name
Uridine 5'-triphosphate
CAS Number
63-39-8
Formula
C9-H15-N2-O15-P3
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
5'-UTP; Uridine 5'-triphosphoric acid; Uridine triphosphate; Uteplex; UTP; Uridine 5'-(tetrahydrogen triphosphate); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nucleic Acids and Derivatives
Sources/Uses
Pyrimidine analog of adenosine triphosphate (ATP); Used to treat cystic fibrosis; [Merck Index] "Uridine-5'-triphosphate (UTP) is a pyrimidine nucleoside triphosphate, consisting of the organic base uracil linked to the 1' carbon of the ribose sugar, and esterified with tri-phosphoric acid at the 5' position. Its main role is as substrate for the synthesis of RNA during transcription." [Wikipedia]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Ark Pharm MSDS]
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