Molekula
Thymidine
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Thymidine is a nucleoside composed of thymine and deoxyribose, essential for DNA synthesis and widely used in molecular biology and pharmaceutical research. It is available in high purity and stable under ambient storage conditions. Catalogue details: CAS 50-89-5, molecular formula C10H14N2O5, molecular weight 242.23 g/mol. Molekula supplies Thymidine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 g — $38.00 per pack
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5 g — $55.50 per pack
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25 g — $109.10 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Assay/Purity | (HPLC) ≥98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.3% |
| Specific optical rotation | +17.5 - +19.5 |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 29009635 |
| 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 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2934.99.90.01 |
| Tariff Code | 2934999090 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 2'-Deoxythymidine
- 2'-thymidine
- 5-Methyl-2'-deoxyuridine
- Deoxyribothymidine
- Doxribtimine
- dThd
- DThyd
- Thymidin
- Thymine-2-desoxyriboside
- Thyminedeoxyriboside
Frequently asked questions
What is thymidine used for?
Thymidine is primarily used in molecular biology for DNA synthesis and as a building block in nucleic acid research.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of thymidine?
The formula is C10H14N2O5 with a molecular weight of 242.23 g/mol.
How should thymidine be stored?
Thymidine should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of thymidine does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies thymidine in high-purity research grade suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply thymidine in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply thymidine in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a thymidine order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) upon request.
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