Synonym: (−)-Inosine, Hypoxanthine 9-β-D-ribofuranoside
CAS Number: 58-63-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) : C10H12N4O5
Molecular Weight: 268.23
Beilstein Registry Number: 624896
EC Number: 200-390-4
MDL Number: MFCD00066770
PubChem Substance ID: 24896051
Packaging
1, 5, 10, 25, 100 g in poly bottle
Biochem/physiol Actions
Inosine is a potent stimulator of nerve growth factor (NGF) induced neurite outgrowth. The elevated levels of inosine in brain following injury are associated with the increased expression proteins related to axonal regeneration and growth. Mice given inosine demonstrated enhanced recovery of fine motor control following ischemic brain damage. Inosine may be used in studies of the process A-to-I RNA editing.
Assay: ≥99%
MP: 222-226 °C (dec.)(lit.)