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Catalog Number:
33055
CAS Number:
50-89-5
Thymidine
Grade:
adapté à la culture cellulaire
Purity:
≥ 99 % (HPLC)
Synonym(s):
2'-Désoxythymidine, 1-(2-désoxy-β-D-ribofuranosyl)-5-méthyluracile
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Synonyms
2'-Désoxythymidine, 1-(2-désoxy-β-D-ribofuranosyl)-5-méthyluracile
CAS Number
50-89-5
Purity
≥ 99 % (HPLC)
Grade
adapté à la culture cellulaire
Molecular Formula
C10H14N2O5
Molecular Weight
242.23
MDL Number
MFCD00006537
PubChem ID
1134
Melting Point
185 - 190 ?C
Appearance
Poudre cristalline blanche à presque blanche
Optical Rotation
[a]D20 = 17,5 - 18,5 °(C=3 dans l'eau)
Conditions
Conserver entre 2 et 8 °C
General Information
Synonyms
2'-Désoxythymidine, 1-(2-désoxy-β-D-ribofuranosyl)-5-méthyluracile
CAS Number
50-89-5
Purity
≥ 99 % (HPLC)
Grade
adapté à la culture cellulaire
Molecular Formula
C10H14N2O5
Molecular Weight
242.23
MDL Number
MFCD00006537
PubChem ID
1134
Melting Point
185 - 190 ?C
Appearance
Poudre cristalline blanche à presque blanche
Optical Rotation
[a]D20 = 17,5 - 18,5 °(C=3 dans l'eau)
Conditions
Conserver entre 2 et 8 °C
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Non
Antibiotic
Non
DEA-regulated
Non
Warnings
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Applications

Thymidine is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • DNA Synthesis: Thymidine is a crucial building block for DNA, making it essential in molecular biology for synthesizing DNA strands in vitro. This application is vital for genetic engineering and cloning projects.
  • Antiviral Research: It plays a significant role in the development of antiviral drugs, particularly those targeting viral replication. Researchers use thymidine to study the mechanisms of viruses like HIV and herpes simplex.
  • Cell Proliferation Studies: Thymidine incorporation assays are commonly used to measure cell proliferation. This is particularly important in cancer research, where understanding cell growth is critical for developing treatments.
  • Labeling in Imaging Techniques: Thymidine can be radioactively labeled, allowing scientists to track DNA synthesis and cell division in live organisms. This technique is beneficial in developmental biology and cancer research.
  • Gene Therapy: In gene therapy applications, thymidine is used to deliver therapeutic genes into target cells, enhancing the effectiveness of treatment for genetic disorders.

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