Thymine, CAS 65-71-4

Formulation: A solid

Formal Name: 5-methyl-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C5H6N2O2

Formula Weight: 126,1

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 65-71-4

Notes: Thymine is a pyrimidine base.{58925} It forms complementary base pairs with the purine adenine (Item No. 18148) in DNA.{58925} Thymine is produced by the catabolism of thymidine (Item No. 20519) via thymidine phosphorylase.{58926} It is replaced with uracil (Item No. 26088) in RNA.{58927}

• SKU: CAY38749-100
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 38749-100
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 100 g
• Quantity Unit: STK