Thymidine 5’-Diphosphate Sodium Salt

• CAT Number: R054461
• CAS Number: 108322-12-9
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₁₁P₂•xNa
• Molecular Weight: 402.19 (free acid basis)
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Thymidine 5’-(Trihydrogen Diphosphate) Sodium Salt
• Storage: Desiccate at RT

Thymidine 5’-diphosphate sodium salt (TDP) is a nucleotide analog consisting of thymidine linked to two phosphate groups and stabilized as a sodium salt. It plays a crucial role in DNA synthesis and repair as a substrate for DNA polymerases. In biochemical research and molecular biology, TDP is used to study nucleotide metabolism and enzyme activities involved in nucleic acid processes. Its sodium salt form enhances solubility and stability, making it suitable for various laboratory applications.