5-Fluorouracil

CAS51-21-8

5-Fluorouracil (CAS 51-21-8, C4H3O2FN2) is supplied by ChemSigma for research and manufacturing, with specification, analytical methods and batch documentation available on request.

Chemical structure of 5-Fluorouracil
C4H3O2FN2 · 130.08 g/mol
CAS No.
51-21-8
Formula
C4H3O2FN2
Mol. weight
130.08 g/mol

Chemical Specifications

Identifiers

CAS number 51-21-8
Product name 5-Fluorouracil
Chinese name 5-氟脲嘧啶
Synonyms [180]-5-Fluorouracil
Chinese synonyms 5-氟尿嘧啶; 双喃呋啶; 5-氟脲嘧啶; 5-氟-2,4(1H,3H)-嘧啶二酮; 氟尿嘧啶; 2,4-二羟基-5-氟嘧啶; 5-氟尿嘧啶,5FU; 5-氟尿嘧啶,99%
Molecular formula C4H3O2FN2
Molecular weight 130.08 g/mol
EC number 200-085-6

Physical and chemical properties

Melting Point 278-286 ( ℃ )

Applications

<P>Chemical properties white white crystall powder. Mp282-283 ℃ (breakdown), 0.1 mol/L hydrochloric acid solution in 265nm wavelengths have maximum absorption. Slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in water and soluble in rare hydrochloric acid, ether and chloroform and naoh fluid. Medium poison, LD50 (mice, celiac) 230mg/kg.<BR>Use biochemical research, anti-tumor medicine.</P> <P> <TABLE style="TABLE-LAYOUT: fixed" border=0 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=2 width="100%" bgColor=#d5d5d5> <TBODY> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>mp&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>282-286&nbsp;°C (dec.)(lit.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>bp&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>190-200°C/0.1mmHg</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>storage temp.&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>Store at 0-5</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>solubility&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>H<SUB><FONT size=2>2</FONT></SUB>O: 10&nbsp;mg/mL, clear<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>form&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>powder<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>color&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>white<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>Water Solubility&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>12.2 g/L 20 &ordm;C</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>Sensitive&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>Air Sensitive</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>Merck&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>14,4181</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>BRN&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>127172</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>Stability:</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>Stable. Light sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></P>

Packaging, Storage & Transport

Available pack sizes 5kg, 1kg, 500g, 100g, 50g, 10g

Read the current safety data sheet before handling. Packaging can be adapted to the order quantity and destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 5-Fluorouracil?

The CAS Registry Number of 5-Fluorouracil is 51-21-8. 5-Fluorouracil is also known as [180]-5-Fluorouracil.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-Fluorouracil?

The molecular formula of 5-Fluorouracil is C4H3O2FN2, and its molecular weight is 130.08 g/mol.

What is 5-Fluorouracil used for?

<P>Chemical properties white white crystall powder. Mp282-283 ℃ (breakdown), 0.1 mol/L hydrochloric acid solution in 265nm wavelengths have maximum absorption. Slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in water and soluble in rare hydrochloric acid, ether and chloroform and naoh fluid. Medium poison, LD50 (mice, celiac) 230mg/kg.<BR>Use biochemical research, anti-tumor medicine.</P> <P> <TABLE style="TABLE-LAYOUT: fixed" border=0 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=2 width="100%" bgColor=#d5d5d5> <TBODY> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>mp&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>282-286&nbsp;°C (dec.)(lit.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>bp&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>190-200°C/0.1mmHg</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>storage temp.&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>Store at 0-5</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>solubility&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>H<SUB><FONT size=2>2</FONT></SUB>O: 10&nbsp;mg/mL, clear<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>form&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>powder<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>color&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>white<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>Water Solubility&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>12.2 g/L 20 &ordm;C</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>Sensitive&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>Air Sensitive</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>Merck&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>14,4181</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>BRN&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>127172</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>Stability:</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>Stable. Light sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></P>

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