5-Bromo-2′-deoxyuridine

Description

Product Description

5-Bromo-2′-Deoxyuridine

Application Notes

5-Bromo-2'-deoxyuridine (5-BrdU) is a thymidine analogue which is incorporated into DNA. 5-BrdU is routinely and extensively used to measure DNA synthesis and to label dividing cells. Consequently 5-BrdU is used to study cell signaling and other processes that induce cell proliferation.

Usage Statement

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Key Applications

Cell signaling | To label dividing cells | To study processes that induce cell proliferation

Specifications

SKU	02100171-CF
Alternate Names	5-BrdU; 5-Bromo-1-(2-deoxy-β-D-ribofuranosyl)uracil; 5-Bromouracil deoxyriboside; BUdR
Application Notes	5-Bromo-2'-deoxyuridine (5-BrdU) is a thymidine analogue which is incorporated into DNA. 5-BrdU is routinely and extensively used to measure DNA synthesis and to label dividing cells. Consequently 5-BrdU is used to study cell signaling and other processes that induce cell proliferation.
Base Catalog Number	100171
Beilstein Registry Number	30395
Biochemical Physiological Actions	Thymidine analog used as a mutagen in genetic research. Selectively incorporated into cellular DNA during S-phase.
CAS #	59-14-3
EC Number	200-415-9
Format	Powder
Hazard Statements	H340+H361
Melting Point	365 to 369Â° F (NTP, 1992)
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrN2O5
Molecular Weight	307.1 g/mol
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
Purity	≥99%
RTECS Number	YU7350000
Safety Symbol	GHS08
Solubility	10 to 50 mg/mL at 72Â° F (NTP, 1992)
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
UV Visible Absorbance	λ max (water): 279 ± 2, 209 ± 3 nm
Vapor Pressure	1.7X10-14 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est)