5-FU (5-Fluorouracil)
Product Specifications
CAS Number
51-21-8
Synonyms
Fluorouracil, NSC 19893
Target
DNA/RNA Synthesis
Applications
Cell Cycle
Smiles
C1=C (C (=O) NC (=O) N1) F
Molecular Formula
C4H3FN2O2
Additionnal Information
5-FU (5-Fluorouracil) is a DNA/RNA synthesis inhibitor, which interrupts nucleotide synthetic by inhibiting thymidylate synthase (TS) in tumor cells. Fluorouracil induces apoptosis and can be used in the treatment of HIV.
Storage Conditions
2 years -80 in solvent
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