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5-Fluorouracil, MedChemExpress
Description
5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is an analogue of uracil and a potent antitumor agent. 5-Fluorouracil affects pyrimidine synthesis by inhibiting thymidylate synthetase thus depleting intracellular dTTP pools. 5-Fluorouracil induces apoptosis and can be used as a chemical sensitizer. 5-Fluorouracil also inhibits HIV.
Specifications
Specifications
| Chemical Name or Material | 5-Fluorouracil |
| Physical Form | Solid |
| CAS | 51-21-8 |
| Color | White |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Purity Grade Notes | Research |
| Molecular Formula | C4H3FN2O2 |
| For Use With (Application) | Cancer-programmed cell death |
| Synonym | 5-FU |
| Solubility Information | DMSO : 50 mg/mL (384.38 mM; Need ultrasonic) ∣H2O : 20 mg/mL (153.75 mM; Need ultrasonic) |
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