Deoxyribonucleic acid
Agent Name
Deoxyribonucleic acid
Alternative Name
DNA
CAS Number
9007-49-2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Calf thymus DNA; DNA; Desoxyribose nucleic acid; Nucleic acids, deoxyribo; Deoxyribonucleic acids; [ChemIDplus] Desoxyribonucleic acid; Thymus nucleic acid; Desoxiribon; Eucytol; [Merck Index] Deoxyribonucleic acid, single stranded from salmon testes; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Nucleic Acids and Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Carries genetic information; [Merck Index]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) > 1,500 mg/kg; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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