| Constituent of deoxyribonucleic acid. Synonyms: Thymidine, dT, 1-(2-Deoxy-b-ribofuranosyl)-5-methyluracil, 1-(2-Deoxy-b-D-ribofuranosyl)-5-methyluracil, 2-Deoxy-D-thymidine, b-Thymidine, D-Thymidine, Thymine deoxyriboside, 2'-Deoxythymidine, dT CAS Number: 50-89-5 Molecular Formula: C10H14N5O5 Molecular Weight: 242.23 Purity (HPLC): 99% Appearance: White crystalline or powder Solubility: Colorless, clear, complete Loss on Drying: 0.5% Residue on Ignition: 0.3% Melting Point: 183-190C Specific Optical Rotation: +17.5-+19.1 Storage and Stability: Powder may be stored at 4C. Stable for 6 months after receipt. |
