Thymine
Thymine, a fundamental DNA base, serves as a target for 5-fluorouracil with a Km of 2.3 μM. This interaction is utilized in cancer research, supporting studies on chemotherapeutic mechanisms in both in vitro biochemical assays and in vivo animal models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
65-71-4
Product Name Alternative
Thymine, EndogenousMetabolite, Inhibitor, inhibit, 5-methyluracil, Endogenous Metabolite
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
99.77% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:55 mg/mL (436.13 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (15.86 mM)
Smiles
CC1=CNC (=O) NC1=O
Molecular Formula
C5H6N2O2
Molecular Weight
126.11
Storage Conditions
Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
Notes
For research use only.
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