Nucleoside antibiotic. Antitumor compound. Xanthosine monophosphate (XMP) aminase inhibitor. Antimetabolite of the purine biosynthesis.Source:Streptomyces sp. S 2113Formula:C11H15N5O5 Solubility:Soluble in DMSO; poorly soluble in methanol.Molecular Weight:~297.3Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile buffer or ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 6 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.