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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Thymidine, 99%

Catalog Number AAA1149306
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25 g
100 g
50-89-5
C10H14N2O5
242.23
MFCD00006537
IQFYYKKMVGJFEH-UHFFFAOYNA-N
thymidine, deoxythymidine, 2'-deoxythymidine, 5-methyldeoxyuridine, thymidin, beta-thymidine, dthyd, 5-methyl-2'-deoxyuridine, thymine-2-deoxyriboside, thyminedeoxyriboside
5789
CHEBI:17748
1-[(2R,4S,5R)-4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-5-methylpyrimidine-2,4-dione
CC1=CN(C2CC(O)C(CO)O2)C(=O)NC1=O
50-89-5
C10H14N2O5
242.23
MFCD00006537
IQFYYKKMVGJFEH-UHFFFAOYNA-N
thymidine, deoxythymidine, 2'-deoxythymidine, 5-methyldeoxyuridine, thymidin, beta-thymidine, dthyd, 5-methyl-2'-deoxyuridine, thymine-2-deoxyriboside, thyminedeoxyriboside
5789
CHEBI:17748
1-[(2R,4S,5R)-4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-5-methylpyrimidine-2,4-dione
CC1=CN(C2CC(O)C(CO)O2)C(=O)NC1=O

Description

Thymidine is used in the syntheses of active pharmaceutical ingredient such as zidovudine. It also pairs with deoxyadenosine in double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid. It is used to synchronize the cells in G1/early S phase in cell biology.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Thymidine is used in the syntheses of active pharmaceutical ingredient such as zidovudine. It also pairs with deoxyadenosine in double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid. It is used to synchronize the cells in G1/early S phase in cell biology.

Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol, hot ethanol, hot acetone, hot ethyl acetate, pyridine, glacial acetic acid and hydrochloric acid. Slightly soluble in hot chloroform .

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point 186°C to 190°C
Odor Odorless
Quantity 5 g
Beilstein 89285
Merck Index 14,9397
Solubility Information Soluble in water,methanol,hot ethanol,hot acetone,hot ethyl acetate,pyridine,glacial acetic acid and hydrochloric acid. Slightly soluble in hot chloroform .
Optical Rotation +19° (c=1 in water)
Formula Weight 242.23
Percent Purity 99%
Physical Form Powder
Chemical Name or Material Thymidine
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Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 200-070-4
RTECSNumber XP2071000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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