Cytarabine
USP/1162002 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Cytosine β-D-arabinofuranoside; (β-D-Arabinofuranosyl)cytosine; Ara-C; Arabinocytidine; Arabinosylcytosine; Cytarabine; Cytosine arabinoside
CAS Number: 147-94-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H13N3O5
Molecular Weight: 243.22
MDL Number: MFCD00066487
Linear Formula: C9H13N3O5
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | cytarabine |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C9H13N3O5/c10-5-1-2-12 |
| InChI key | UHDGCWIWMRVCDJ-CCXZUQQUSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| SMILES string | NC1=NC(=O)N(C=C1)[C@@H]2O |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Cytarabine USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Cytarabine for Injection |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Ara-C incorporates into DNA and inhibits DNA replication by forming cleavage complexes with topoisomerase I resulting in DNA fragmentation; does not inhibit RNA synthesis. Anti-leukemia agent. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H317 - H361 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |



