5-Fluorouracil
5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a pyrimidine analog and potent thymidylate synthase inhibitor, disrupting DNA synthesis to induce apoptosis and autophagy. It is widely used in cancer research for both in vitro cell studies and in vivo tumor model experiments.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
51-21-8
Product Name Alternative
5-FU
Field of Research
Cell Biology
Purity
>98%
Bioactivity
Inhibitor of thymidylate synthase
Form
Powder
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (up to 25 mg/ml) .
Smiles
FC1=CNC (=O) NC1=O
Molecular Formula
C4H3FN2O2
Molecular Weight
130.08
References & Citations
HS Raoof, SMA Hassan, SH Ibrahim Role of Quercus Infectoria Galls Extract in Colitis-Induced Colorectal Cancer by AOM-DSS in Albino Rats pvj.com.pk, (2025)
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
5-Fluoro-1H,3H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione
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