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Custom Oligonucleotide Synthesis

Four synthesis scales are available in Custom productions: the 40 nmol, .2 umol, 1 umol, and 10 umol. All synthesis scale samples are processed as Crude. The 40 nmol and .2 umol scales can be purified using OPC or PAGE purification. For description of Crude vs. Purified oligos, please check out our Crude Oligo page. Oligos up to 150 bases in length may be synthesized. Standard degenerate bases are accepted at no extra charge and must follow IUB nomenclature. Non standard degenerate bases may be made at an extra charge of $10.00 per mix. A number of special bases and oligo modifications available. Please check out our special modifications page which lists many of our more common requests. Prices vary for individual projects, so please call for more information.
Custom oligos cannot be ordered over the net at this time.  A downloaded form may be emailed to gen-engr@uiuc.edu or faxed to us at , 217-265-5066 respectively, or you may fill out a form at our office in room 334/340 ERML.

Download Custom Oligo Order Form (Word format or pdf format)

  40 nmol scale Avg. Min. Yield
(ug)
Avg. Turn 
Around Time
.2 umol scale Avg. Min. Yield
(ug)
Avg. Turn 
Around Time
< 50 bases available 132 24 hrs available 660 24 hrs
51-80 bases available 132 24 hrs available 660 24 hrs
81+ bases N/A - - available 660 24 hrs
OPC Purif. available 66 24-48 hrs available 330 48-72 hrs
PAGE Purif. available 30 48-72 hrs available 120 72-96 hrs
  1 umol scale Avg. Min. Yield
(mg)
Avg. Turn 
Around Time
10 umol scale Avg. Min. Yield
(mg)
Avg. Turn 
Around Time
< 20 bases available 3.3 96 hrs available 33 96 hrs
21-50 bases available 3.3 96 hrs N/A -  
IUB Nomenclature

Special Modifications
Following is a partial list of some of the more common modifications. Please call for more information on your specific needs and a price quotation.

  • Methyl Phosphonamidites

  • Methyl Phosphoramidites

  • Phosphorothioate Linkages

  • Chain Terminators

  • Halogenated Nucleosides

  • Fluorescently Labeled Oligos

  • 5' and 3' Amino modifiers

  • Chemical Phosphorylation

  • Biotin Labeling

  • Cyanine Labeling

  • Modified RNA Synthesis

Base Code
A A
G C
C G
T T
(AC) M
(AG) R
(AT) W
(CG) S
(CT) Y
(GT) K
(AGC) V
(ACT) H
(AGT) D
(CGT) B
(AGCT) N

Please contact the facility for our very competitive prices at (217) 244-1007.  Oligos can be delivered via campus mail to the user.


High-Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Unit
Virginia Lukas- Research Specialist
334 Edward R. Madigan Laboratory, 1201 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: (217) 244-1007     FAX: (217) 265-5066   Email:vlukas@uiuc.edu

Last edited: 29 Nov 2004