5'-Deoxy-5'-iodothymidine, 50 mg

5'-Deoxy-5'-Iodothymidine exhibits clearly defined physical and chemical properties. This compound belongs to the nucleoside class, featuring a molecular formula of C6H8N2O3I and a molecular weight of 271.0 g/mol. As a deoxyribonucleoside analogue, it is a derivative of thymidine, characterized by the replacement of the hydroxyl group at the 5' carbon atom with an iodine atom. This compound is supplied in a pure form, with a purity of 99%, and is presented in a 50 mg pack size. It has been confirmed to exhibit antiviral activity against HIV-1 reverse transcriptase, making it a valuable tool in HIV research and drug development. Additionally, it has been used in the study of DNA synthesis and repair mechanisms due to its unique structure and reactivity.

• CAS Number: 25953-14-4