5-Fluorouracil

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Description

A pyrimidine antimetabolite. Prevents the biosynthesis of thymidine during DNA synthesis. It induces apoptosis in human gastric carcinoma cells.

Specifications

Cas No.	51-21-8
Product ID	F4480
Product Name	5-Fluorouracil
Chemical Name	5-Fluoro-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione
Synonym	Fluorouracil; 5-FU; 2,4-dioxo-5-fluoropyrimidine
Formula Wt.	130.08
Melting Point	282^oC-283^oC(dec.)
Purity	≥98%
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water (12mg/mL).
Stability	Sensitive to light.
Store Temp	Ambient
Ship Temp	Ambient
References	Ananthan, S. Foye, W.O. (Ed.) ACS Professional Reference. pp. 49-54, 1995. Itoh, H., Kaibara, N. Cancer. 79:12-17 (1997).