Description

Polydeoxyguanylic-Deoxy-Cytidylic Acid Sodium Salt is a synthetic oligonucleotide polymer, specifically a copolymer of deoxyguanylic and deoxycytidylic acids. This compound is a critical research-grade biochemical used as a model system for studying nucleic acid structure, interactions, and enzymatic processes. It is primarily utilized by biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic research institutions engaged in molecular biology, genomics, and therapeutic oligonucleotide development.

Application

• Molecular Biology Research: Serves as a substrate or template for studying DNA polymerases, nucleases, and other DNA-modifying enzymes.
• Biophysical Studies: Used in investigations of DNA duplex stability, hybridization kinetics, and secondary structure formation under various conditions.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Acts as a starting material or intermediate in the research and development of antisense oligonucleotides and other nucleic acid-based therapeutics.
• Diagnostic Assay Development: Employed in the design and calibration of diagnostic kits that rely on specific DNA sequences for detection.
• Academic & Educational Use: Provides a defined-sequence DNA polymer for laboratory teaching and advanced research projects in genetics and biochemistry.
• Standards and Controls: Functions as a quantitative or qualitative standard in analytical methods such as HPLC, capillary electrophoresis, and spectrophotometry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polydeoxyguanylic-Deoxy-Cytidylic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	90385-88-9
Molecular Formula	(C19H22N7O13P2Na2)n
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Poly(dG-dC); Poly(dG-dC) Sodium Salt; Poly(deoxyguanylate-deoxycytidylate) Sodium Salt; Poly(dG-dC)•Poly(dG-dC); Alternating Copolymer dG-dC; Poly(deoxyguanylic-deoxycytidylic) Acid, Sodium Salt; DNA Copolymer (dG-dC)n; Deoxyguanylic-Deoxycytidylic Acid Copolymer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Polydeoxyguanylic-Deoxy-Cytidylic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and gel electrophoresis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other relevant parameters is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (UV)	Complies
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Absorbance Ratio (A260/A280)	1.8 - 2.0
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
Endotoxin	Contact for details

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