4-Amino-1-((2R,4S,5R)-4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)pyrimidin-2(1H)-one CAS:951-77-9

DNA Synthesis: 2'-Deoxycytidine is a fundamental building block for the synthesis of DNA. It is incorporated into DNA molecules during replication and repair processes, contributing to the accurate transmission of genetic information.

Antiviral Therapy: Synthetic analogs of 2'-deoxycytidine, such as cytarabine, have been developed as antiviral agents to treat certain viral infections, such as herpes and hepatitis B.

Research Tool: 2'-Deoxycytidine is used as a research tool in molecular biology and biochemistry, particularly in studies related to DNA replication, mutagenesis, and cellular metabolism.