Cytarabine

Name: Cytarabine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-022287

About Cytarabine

Cytarabine (CAS 147-94-4) is a high-purity reference standard of Cytarabine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C9H13N3O5, it has a molar mass of 243.22 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 4-amino-1-[(2R,3S,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]pyrimidin-2-one. It is also known as Ara-C or Cytosine arabinoside.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As a reference sample of Cytarabine, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Cytarabine in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cytarabine
Catalogue No.	VQ-022287
CAS Number	147-94-4
IUPAC name	4-amino-1-[(2R,3S,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]pyrimidin-2-one
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₃N₃O₅
Molecular weight	243.22 g/mol
Exact mass	243.0855
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	UHDGCWIWMRVCDJ-CCXZUQQUSA-N
SMILES	C1=CN(C(=O)N=C1N)[C@H]2[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)CO)O)O
PubChem CID	6253

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-2.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 5
TPSA	129 Å²
Synonyms	Ara-C, Cytosine arabinoside, Aracytidine, Cytarabinoside, Arabinocytidine, Spongocytidine, Aracytin, Cytosar-U, Aracytine, Arabitin, 1-beta-D-Arabinofuranosylcytosine, Cytosine beta-D-arabinofuranoside

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H340May cause genetic defects
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements: P203, P261, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P318, P321, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Cytarabine?

The CAS Registry Number of Cytarabine is 147-94-4. It is also known as Ara-C, Cytosine arabinoside, Aracytidine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cytarabine?

Cytarabine has the molecular formula C9H13N3O5 and a molecular weight of 243.22 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-amino-1-[(2R,3S,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]pyrimidin-2-one.

What is Cytarabine used for?

Cytarabine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Cytarabine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Cytarabine can I order?

We supply Cytarabine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Cytarabine?

Yes. Every lot of Cytarabine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Cytarabine be shipped internationally?

Yes. Cytarabine is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.