Product Description
It 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. Thymidine analog used for study of DNA synthesis. This analog selectively incorporates into cellular DNA during S-phase.
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Appearance: White powder.
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ChEBI: Not available.
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Crystal_Structure: Not available.
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InChI: Not available.
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InChIKey: Not available.
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Melting Point: 191-194 °C (dec.)(lit.)