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Product Information

Product Name
Thymidine
Brand Name
Chem Impex
Product Number
33055
CAS
50-89-5
Certificate of Analysis (COA)​
COA not found

General Information

PubChem CID
5789
IUPAC Name
1-(2R,4S,5R)-4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl-5-methylpyrimidine-2,4-dione
InChI Key
IQFYYKKMVGJFEH-XLPZGREQSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CN(C(=O)NC1=O)C@H2CC@@H(C@H(O2)CO)O

Application

Thymidine is widely utilized in research focused on:

DNA Synthesis: Thymidine is a crucial building block for DNA, making it essential in molecular biology for synthesizing DNA strands in vitro. This application is vital for genetic engineering and cloning projects.

Antiviral Research: It plays a significant role in the development of antiviral drugs, particularly those targeting viral replication. Researchers use thymidine to study the mechanisms of viruses like HIV and herpes simplex.

Cell Proliferation Studies: Thymidine incorporation assays are commonly used to measure cell proliferation. This is particularly important in cancer research, where understanding cell growth is critical for developing treatments.

Labeling in Imaging Techniques: Thymidine can be radioactively labeled, allowing scientists to track DNA synthesis and cell division in live organisms. This technique is beneficial in developmental biology and cancer research.

Gene Therapy: In gene therapy applications, thymidine is used to deliver therapeutic genes into target cells, enhancing the effectiveness of treatment for genetic disorders.

References

Evaluation of serum thymidine kinase 1 and serum amyloid A as tumor biomarkers in equids: a comparative cross-sectional study

Publication Name: Veterinary Oncology
Publication Date: 2026-03-12
DOI: 10.1186/s44356-026-00057-4

Ophiocordyceps indica from the Indian Himalayas Ameliorates the IgA Nephropathy in Mice

Publication Name: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Publication Date: 2026-03-04
DOI: 10.1007/s12010-026-05588-y

Nature’s marvel: unravelling the multiphase composition of Cordyceps militaris mushroom and its implications as a dietary supplement

Publication Name: Journal of Food Science and Technology
Publication Date: 2026-03-04
DOI: 10.1007/s13197-025-06531-5

Establishment of antibodies-based novel multi-modal highly sensitive immunoassay platforms for detecting Bacillus thuringiensis Vip3Aa toxin in agricultural samples

Publication Name: Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry
Publication Date: 2026-03-03
DOI: 10.1007/s00216-026-06401-9

Fabrication of N, F-Carbon Dots Doped Fluorine-Containing Stationary Phase for Diversified Analytes

Publication Name: Journal of Analysis and Testing
Publication Date: 2026-03-03
DOI: 10.1007/s41664-026-00428-8