Flucytosine
Flucytosine (5-FC) is a synthetic fluorinated pyrimidine analog with potent antifungal properties. It is widely used in research to study antifungal mechanisms and combination therapies, both in vitro against susceptible strains and in vivo within animal models of fungal infection.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
2022-85-7
Product Name Alternative
DNA synthesis, 5-Fluorocytosine, Antibiotic, NSC 103805, NSC103805, NSC-103805, inhibit, Fluorocytosine, Flucytosine, Fungal, Inhibitor, Ro 2-9915
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
98.76% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL (7.75 mM) ; H2O:5 mg/mL (38.73 mM) ; Ethanol:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble) ; DMSO:18.52 mg/mL (143.47 mM)
Smiles
NC1=C (F) C=NC (=O) N1
Molecular Formula
C4H4FN3O
Molecular Weight
129.09
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Available Sizes
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