Thymine

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Also known as:  T;  Thy

 

Description

Thymine is a type of Pyrimidine.

 

Thymine Enhances the Function of these Substances

Nucleic Compounds

 Thymine is an essential component of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA).

 Thymine is an essential component of Thymidine (a Nucleoside).

 

Vitamins

 Thymine is a component of the Vitamin B1 molecule.

 

These Substances Enhance the Synthesis of Thymine

Vitamins

 Folic Acid is essential for the synthesis of endogenous Thymine.

 

Dietary Sources of Thymine

Herbs

 Thymine is a constituent of Horsetail - Equisetum (Horsetail).

 

Yeasts

 Thymine is a constituent of Brewer's Yeast (which contains approximately 24 mg of Thymine per 100 grams).

 

Chemical Data

Chemical Names

 2,4-Dihydroxy-5-methylpyrimidine

 5-Methyluracil

 2,4-dioxy-5-methyl pyrimidine

 2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 5-methyl-

 

Molecular Formula

 C5H6N2O2

 

 

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