α-Thymidine

CAS: 4449-43-8

Ref. 3D-NT00283

Product Information

• Name: α-Thymidine
• Synonyms: 1-(2-Deoxy-α-D-ribofuranosyl)-5-methyluracil α-D-Thymidine
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: a-Thymidine is a thymidylate analog that is used as an anti-HIV drug. It is the L-enantiomer of thymidine, which is a nucleoside base in DNA. The biological effects of a-thymidine are due to its ability to be incorporated into DNA and act as a competitive inhibitor of the enzyme protein synthesis. It also has been shown to have antiviral properties against herpes simplex virus type 1 and hepatitis B virus.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 242.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₄N₂O₅
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder