Spongosine

SKU: orb1695169

Description

Spongosine (2-Methoxyadenosine) is a naturally occurring nucleoside first isolated from the marine sponge Cryptotethia crypta. It serves as an intercellular signaling molecule and is utilized in research exploring its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and vasodilatory properties in both in vitro and in vivo models.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 24723-77-1
• MW: 297.27
• Purity: 96.66% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₅N₅O₅
• SMILES: COc1nc(N)c2ncn([C@@H]3O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H]3O)c2n1
• Target: Nucleoside Antimetabolite/Analog,Others
• Solubility: DMSO:2.98 mg/mL (10.02 mM)

Bioactivity

• In Vitro:
  Spongosine showed the greatest anti-inflammatory effects with a ~60% reduction in nitric oxide production at 3 μg/mL.

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

2-Methoxy adenosine, Spongosine

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

9796227