Guanosine is used as a constituent of nucleic acids. It is used in metallic paints, simulated pearls,plastics,cosmetics industry etc,. It has been also used in pharmacokinetics as a prodrug. Guanosine is used in cell culture applications as a precursor of GMP.
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Applications
Guanosine is used as a constituent of nucleic acids. It is used in metallic paints, simulated pearls,plastics,cosmetics industry etc,. It has been also used in pharmacokinetics as a prodrug. Guanosine is used in cell culture applications as a precursor of GMP.
Solubility
Soluble in Formic Acid:Water (1:1): 50 mg/mL. Insoluble in methanol, diethyl ether.
Notes
Store away from extreme heat. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Thomas R. Cech; Arthur J. Zaug; Paula J. Grabowski. In vitro splicing of the ribosomal RNA precursor of tetrahymena: Involvement of a guanosine nucleotide in the excision of the intervening sequence. Zeitschrift für Kristallographie-Crystalline Materials.1981, 27, 487-496.
- Michel F; Hanna M; Green R; Bartel DP; Szostak JW.The guanosine binding site of the Tetrahymena ribozyme. Nature.1989, 342, 391-395.