Description

Polydeoxycytidylic Hexathymidylic Acid is a synthetic oligonucleotide sequence composed of deoxycytidine and thymidine nucleotides. This compound is of significant value in molecular biology and biochemical research as a defined-sequence DNA polymer. It is primarily needed by research institutions, diagnostic developers, and pharmaceutical companies engaged in nucleic acid hybridization studies, probe development, and as a component in the synthesis of more complex oligonucleotides.

Application

• Nucleic Acid Hybridization Research: Used as a specific probe or target sequence in Southern, Northern, and dot-blot assays.
• Primer and Template Synthesis: Serves as a defined template or primer in enzymatic reactions for studying polymerase activity or synthesizing complementary strands.
• Biochemical Standard: Acts as a reference standard in analytical methods like HPLC or capillary electrophoresis for oligonucleotide quantification and purity assessment.
• Structural Studies: Utilized in biophysical research to investigate DNA duplex stability, conformation, and ligand-binding interactions.
• Diagnostic Kit Component: Incorporated into diagnostic assays and kits that require specific oligonucleotide capture or detection sequences.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polydeoxycytidylic Hexathymidylic Acid
CAS No.	29855-96-7
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	d(C)6-d(T)6; Poly(dC-dT); Poly(deoxycytidylic-thymidylic) acid; Oligo(dC-dT)6; Deoxycytidylic-thymidylic acid copolymer; Poly(dC-dT) hexamer; DNA oligonucleotide (dC-dT)6; Alternating dC-dT oligonucleotide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Polydeoxycytidylic Hexathymidylic Acid is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and mass spectrometry for identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Sequence Verification (MS)	Conforms
Extinction Coefficient	Provided per batch
Solubility	Soluble in TE buffer or nuclease-free water

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.