| Product Name | Cytidine |
| CAS No. | 65-46-3 |
| Purity | 99% |
| EINECS No. | 200-610-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C₉H₁₃N₃O₅ |
| Molecular Weight | 243.217 |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder or crystal |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, acids and bases; insoluble in organic solvents |
| Packing | 1kg/5kg Aluminum foil bag, 25kg/Drum, 25kg/Carton, or as per customer's requirement |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed, away from heat and light |
| MOQ | 1 KG |
| Payment | T/T, LC or DA |
| Delivery Time | Ready Stock in Local Warehouse, 1–3 days |
| Origin | China |
| Shipping | DHL, FedEx, TNT, EMS, By Sea, By Air |
Cytidine is an important nucleoside in the body, which is one of the four basic constituents of RNA (Ribonucleic Acid). Cytidine is made of cytosine and ribose, where cytosine is a nitrogenous base and ribose is a pentose. In other words, cytidine is formed through bonding of cytosine and ribose via glycosidic bonds.
1.Cytidine is an essential starting raw material in the synthesis of various antiviral drugs(such as anti HBV drugs and anti HIV drugs,etc) and anticancer drugs (such as Gemcitabine).
2.Cytidine can transform citicoline, which is a famous cognitive health nutrient to improve memory, concentration and neural repair.
3.Nucleoside (cytidine) is usually added in infant formulas to mimic breast milk, thereby helping the development of infant immune system.
4.Research indicates that nucleoside compounds contribute to promoting skin cell metabolism and DNA repair capacity. Therefore, it is used for bioactive repair in the field of skincare product materials. Additionally, as a part of cellular energy cycle, it is mainly used for luxury skincare products to strengthen the skin barrier function in anti-aging.
| Items | Requirement | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Description | White crystalline powder | Conform |
| Loss on drying | ≤0.5% | 0.09% |
| Purity | ≥99.0% | 99.72% |
| Melting point | 210℃~220℃ | 210.7~212.2℃ |
| Residue on ignition | ≤0.1% | 0.06% |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ppm | <10ppm |
| Conclusion: Qualified | ||
1.The production of cytidine involves a complex fermentation process. Driven by over a decade of expertise across the entire chemical industry chain, we possess a unique capability to break down cost structure. For example, we are able to accurately monitor the fluctuations in upstream raw materials and then put forward-looking procurement suggestions for clients, helping them mitigate market volatility risks and ensure price advantages.
2.We ensure that the optical rotation, water solubility and color of batch-to-batch products are in perfect conformity, thereby reducing the risks in pharmaceutical formulation development for clients.
3.From the accurate testing of kilogram-scale samples in laboratories to the industrial scale-up of ton-scale bulk products, our turnaround speeds far exceed those of our counterparts. Meantime, we always persist in efficient execution capability, which is the lifeline in international trades. As a result, each step is directly monitored by senior decision-making managers from order confirmation to dispatch to provide the most reliable delivery commitments for clients, even amidst global supply chain fluctuations.
4.If you require cytidine powder in a specific mesh size to suit your tablet pressing or capsule formulation process, or require particular packing specification to match your production line, we always offer flexible and customized solutions.
Q1: What’s the purity standard of your cytidine?
A: The standard is that the purity of cytidine remains at≥99.0%. Besides, we pay more attention on downstream synthesis specifications that the moisture content must be controlled within≤0.5% and residue on ignition is kept below 0.1%.
Q2: What specific role does cytidine play in nootropics and anti-aging products?
A: This is a highly forward-looking market trend.
a: In the field of nootropics, cytidine is the core precursor in the synthesis of citicoline, which helps to repair cell membranes and boost neurotransmitter levels.
B: In the field of anti-aging, as an indigent of nucleoside, it directly participates in the DNA repair and boosts cellular vitality. We not only supply raw materials, but are also keen to share our insights into these application trends to help you develop new products.
Q3: How is the solubility and stability of your products? Is it easy to work with in formulations?
A: Cytidine exhibits excellent solubility in water (approximately 80 g/L at 25°C), so it suitable for water-based formulations. Meanwhile, it is very stable under the conditions of room temperature and avoid light. Therefore, we will provide detailed TDS and storage recommendations with your order to avoid any wastage during production.
Q4: How to maintain the consistency between batches?
A: Stability is important in the production. So, we always employ a stable enzymatic fermentation process and conduct comprehensive testing on each batch, including specific rotation, heavy metal and microbiological. Finally, the test results for each batch you receive are highly consistent, which significantly reduces the costs associated with adjusting your production processes.
Q5: If we need to move quickly from kilogram-scale to ton-scale bulk products, will you be able to keep up?
A: This is the core competitive advantage, and we possess exceptional resource allocation capabilities and decision-making efficiency.
Sample stage: We offer an express sample delivery service to ensure your research and development schedule can proceed smoothly.
Volume production stage: Thanks to the deep integration of the chemical supply chain, we are able to scale up production from the laboratory to industrial scale in a short time. As long as there is market demand, our delivery is always “Zero Delay”.