5-Fluorouracil

5-Fluorouracil

Synonyms: [180]-5-Fluorouracil;2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 5-fluoro-;2,4-dioxo-5-fluoropyrimidine;3h)-pyrimidinedione,5-fluoro-4(1h;5-faracil;5-Flouracyl;5-fluor-2,4(1h,3h)-pyrimidindion;5-Fluor-2,4-dihydroxypyrimidin CAS: 51-21-8 MF: C4H3FN2O2 MW: 130.08 EINECS: 200-085-6

Chemical Properties Crystalline Usage A potent antineoplastic agent in clinical use. Also an inhibitor of DNA synthesis Usage antineoplastic, pyrimidine antimetabolite Usage 5-Fluoro Uracil is an active metabolite of Doxifluridine (D556750). General Description White to nearly white crystalline powder; practically odorless.

Used as an anti neoplastic drug, chemosterilant for insects. Air & Water Reactions Insoluble in water. Reactivity Profile 5-Fluorouracil may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to light. Solutions discolor on storage. 5-Fluorouracil can react with oxidizing agents and strong bases. Incompatible with methotrexate sodium.