| Identification | ||
| Name | Thymidine | |
| Synonyms | 1-(2-Deoxy-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)-5-methyluracil; 1-(2-Deoxy-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)thymine; Thymine deoxyriboside; 2'-Deoxythymidine; 5-Methyldeoxyuridine | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C10H14N2O5 | |
| Molecular Weight | 242.23 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 50-89-5 | |
| EINECS | 200-070-4 | |
| Properties | ||
| Melting point | 187-189 ºC | |
| alpha | 18.6 º (c=3, H2O) | |
| Water solubility | SOLUBLE | |