α,α-Difluorothymidine

Ref. 3D-FD79267

Product Information

• Name: α,α-Difluorothymidine
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Alpha,alpha-Difluorothymidine is a fluorinated form of thymine and is used in the treatment of herpes simplex virus. It is not active against other types of viruses. Alpha,alpha-Difluorothymidine inhibits viral DNA replication by inhibiting the synthesis of thymidylate from thymine nucleosides. This drug has been shown to inhibit the production of 5-formyluracil and to increase the levels of alpha-trifluoro derivatives in HL60 cells. Alpha,alpha-Difluorothymidine has also been shown to be photochemically active and is used as a precursor for trifluoromethylation reactions.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 278.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₂F₂N₂O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%