Properties
Description
Cordycepin is a purine nucleoside antimetabolite and antibiotic, with potential antineoplastic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities.
Molecular Formula
C10H13N5O3
Source
Cordyceps militaris
Form
White needle or flaky crystal
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is soluble in water, hot ethanol and methanol, insoluble in benzene, ether and chloroform.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Cordycepin can be used for antitumor, antibacterial, and antiviral activity experiments, etc.