A nucleoside triphosphate
Technical Support & Resources

Information provided in the product description is from published literature. Due to the nature of scientific experimentation, your results (e.g., selectivity and effective concentrations) or specific application for this product may differ. If you have questions about how this product fits your application, please contact our technical support staff.

Visit our FAQ

Contact Us

Toll Free Phone (USA and Canada Only): (888) 526-5351
Direct Phone: (734) 975-3888

Request Technical Support

Technical Support Request

To streamline the process attach the appropriate questionnaire to your inquiry.

Download IHC QuestionnaireDownload WB Questionnaire

View Our Privacy Statement for details on how we use and protect your data. In addition, this site is protected by hCaptcha and its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

2’-Deoxycytidine-5’-O-triphosphate (sodium salt)

Item No. 33484

Product Insert (PDF)Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (PDF)
Technical Information
Formal Name
2′-deoxy-cytidine 5′-(tetrahydrogen triphosphate), trisodium salt
CAS Number
109909-44-6
Synonyms
  • dCTP
Molecular Formula
C9H13N3O13P3 • 3Na
Formula Weight
533.1
Purity
≥95%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
Water: 10 mg/ml
λmax
273 nm
SMILES
O[C@@H]1[C@@H](COP(OP(OP(O)([O-])=O)([O-])=O)([O-])=O)O[C@](N2C=CC(N)=NC2=O)([H])C1.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C9H16N3O13P3.3Na/c10-7-1-2-12(9(14)11-7)8-3-5(13)6(23-8)4-22-27(18,19)25-28(20,21)24-26(15,16)17;;;/h1-2,5-6,8,13H,3-4H2,(H,18,19)(H,20,21)(H2,10,11,14)(H2,15,16,17);;;/q;3*+1/p-3/t5-,6+,8+;;;/m0.../s1
InChi Key
WBIPTAOOMJEGQO-MILVPLDLSA-K
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
Recommended Products

Certificates of Analysis & Batch Specific Data

Provide batch numbers separated by commas to download or request available product inserts, QC sheets, certificates of analysis, data packs, and GC-MS data.

Download most recent Certificate of Analysis for this product

    10 mg

    $44

    Add

    50 mg

    $174

    Add

    100 mg

    $260

    Add

    250 mg

    $488

    Add
    Product Description

    2'-Deoxycytidine-5'-O-triphosphate (dCTP) is a nucleoside triphosphate.1 It has commonly been used in PCR reaction mixtures as a substrate for DNA synthesis by DNA polymerases.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Mohsen, M.G., Ji, D., and Kool, E.T. Polymerase synthesis of four-base DNA from two stable dimeric nucleotides. Nucleic Acids Res. 47(18), 9495-9501 (2019).