Uracil

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Description

Used in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer and hormone refractory prostate cancer.

Specifications

Cas No.	66-22-8
Product ID	U6901
Product Name	Uracil
Chemical Name	2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione
Synonym	2,4-Dihydroxypyrimidine; 2,4-Pyrimidinediol
Formula Wt.	112.09
Melting Point	335^oC
Purity	≥98%
Solubility	Soluble in hot water. Insoluble in alcohol or ether. soluble in ammonia water and other alkalies (pH 9.5).
Store Temp	Ambient
References	Lin JK, Fan FS, Yen CC, Lin TC, Jiang JK, Yang SH, Wang HS, Chen PM, Jpn. J. Clin. Oncol. 30:510-4. Nishimura K, Nomomura N, Ono Y, Nozawa M, Fukui T, harad Y, Imazu T, Takaha N, Sugao H, Miki T, Okuyama A. Oncol. 60:49-54 (2001).