2′-Deoxyuridine

1-(2-Deoxy-β-d-erythro-pentofuranosyl)-1H,3H-pyrimidine-2,4- dione; C₉H₁₂N₂O₅ = 228.2 (951-78-0)

Melting point, about 165°.

ChromatographyThin-layer chromatography (2.2.27) as prescribed in the monograph Idoxuridine (0669): apply 5 μL of a 0.025% w/v solution ; the chromatogram shows only one principal spot.