Nucleosides & Deoxynucleosides
Thymidine
Quick view. Thymidine is the beta-D-2'-deoxyribonucleoside composed of thymine and 2-deoxyribose. CAS 50-89-5. Catalog target purity: ≥98%. Availability: Inquiry only — contact BX Lab to confirm current availability.

Product profile
Thymidine is classified as nucleosides & deoxynucleosides (Formula C10H14N2O5; molecular weight 242.23).
Identity-defined thymidine for research workflows involving nucleosides, nucleotides, or DNA-related reference materials.
For Thymidine, confirm the current specification, storage conditions and downstream-method compatibility before routine use.
Names and search terms
Confirmed or normalized name variants
- 2'-Deoxythymidine
- 2'-dT
- dThd
- 5-Methyl-2'-deoxyuridine
- 1-(2-Deoxy-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)thymine
Useful catalog search terms
- CAS 50-89-5
- PubChem CID 5789
Physicochemical data
| PubChem CID | 5789 |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | IQFYYKKMVGJFEH-XLPZGREQSA-N |
| Nucleobase | Thymine |
| Sugar | beta-D-2-deoxyribofuranose |
| Glycosidic linkage | Pyrimidine N1 |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C10H14N2O5/c1-5-3-12(10(16)11-9(5)15)8-2-6(14)7(4-13)17-8/h3,6-8,13-14H,2,4H2,1H3,(H,11,15,16)/t6-,7+,8+/m0/s1 |
| SMILES | CC1=CN(C(=O)NC1=O)[C@H]2C[C@@H]([C@H](O2)CO)O |
Release documentation
The current specification defines the analytical method and acceptance criteria; the released lot result is reported on the CoA.
Additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation can be agreed during technical review where available.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the package size for Thymidine be customized?
Yes. Share the initial quantity, expected future scale, delivery timeline and packaging preference for review.
What information should be included in a quote request?
Quote catalog number BX-NDO-0006 and CAS 50-89-5, the intended research workflow, required quantity and any additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation needed.
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