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Thymidine (TF)
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Thymidine (TF) is a naturally occurring pyrimidine nucleoside essential for DNA synthesis and repair, widely used in molecular biology, biochemistry, and pharmaceutical research. It serves as a building block for nucleic acids and is used in cell culture studies, including cell cycle synchronization by the double thymidine block method. CAS 50-89-5, molecular formula C10H14N2O5, molecular weight 242.23. Stored at ambient conditions with no signal word required. Molekula supplies Thymidine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90031029
- CAS Number
- 50-89-5
- IUPAC Name
- 1-[(2R,4S,5R)-4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-5-methylpyrimidine-2,4-dione
- EC Number
- 200-070-4
- Molecular Formula
- C10H14N2O5
- Molecular Weight
- 242.23
- Exact Mass
- 242.0903
- SMILES
- CC1=CN(C(=O)NC1=O)[C@H]2C[C@@H]([C@H](O2)CO)O
- InChIKey
- IQFYYKKMVGJFEH-XLPZGREQSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C10H14N2O5/c1-5-3-12(10(16)11-9(5)15)8-2-6(14)7(4-13)17-8/h3,6-8,13-14H,2,4H2,1H3,(H,11,15,16)/t6-,7+,8+/m0/s1
- PubChem CID
- 5789
Synonyms
- 2'-Deoxythymidine
- 5-Methyl-2'-deoxyuridine
- Deoxyribothymidine
- Doxribtimine
- dThd
- DThyd
- Thymidin
- thymidine
- Thymine-2-desoxyriboside
- Thyminedeoxyriboside
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Frequently asked questions
What is thymidine (TF) used for?
Thymidine is primarily used as a nucleoside in molecular biology for DNA synthesis, for cell cycle synchronization in cell culture (double thymidine block), and as a building block in oligonucleotide synthesis.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of thymidine?
The chemical formula is C₁₀H₁₄N₂O₅, and the molecular weight is 242.23 g/mol.
How should thymidine be stored?
Store thymidine at ambient temperature in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
What purity grades of thymidine does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies thymidine in analytical and synthesis-grade purity, typically ≥99% by HPLC.
Can Molekula supply thymidine in bulk quantities?
Yes, thymidine is available in bulk, with flexible packaging options (e.g., drums, bags) for large-scale orders—contact us for custom solutions.
What documentation is provided with a thymidine order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 2000 from ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facilities. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.