Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
5536-17-4
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Ara-A, chemically known as Vidarabine, is a synthetic purine nucleoside analogue primarily utilized in antiviral therapeutics. Synthesized via enzymatic or chemical glycosylation, its molecular formula is C10H13N5O4 with CAS number 24356-66-9.
Systemic administration requires strict renal monitoring due to potential nephrotoxicity. Store under inert atmosphere at controlled temperatures below 25°C to prevent hydrolysis. Avoid direct contact with skin or eyes during industrial handling.