It is a nucleoside molecule that is formed when cytosine is attached to a ribose ring (also known as a ribofuranose) . Cytidine is a component of RNA.If cytosine is attached to a deoxyribose ring, it is known as a deoxycytidine.Dietary sources of cytidine include foods with high RNA (ribonucleic acid) contents such as organ meats, Brewer's yeast, as well as pyrimide-rich foods such as beer. During digestion, RNA-rich foods are broken-down into ribosyl pyrimidines (cytidine and uridine), which are absorbed intactIn humans, dietary cytidine is converted into uridine,which is probably the compound behind cytidine's metabolic effects.
Em (280nm, 0.1N HCl)- >12600
Ultra Pure Grade
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Boiling Point: 545.7°C
ChEBI: Not available
Crystal_Structure: Not available
Density: 1.89 g/cm3
InChI: Not available
InChIKey: Not available
Melting Point: 210-220°C
RTECS Number: UW7370000