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5-Fluorouracil
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 282oC-283oC(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).
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