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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Thymidine, 99%
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.
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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.
Specifications
Specifications
| 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 |
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