5-Fluorocytosine (5-FC), antifungal agent (ab141197)
Key features and details
- Antimycotic prodrug
- CAS Number: 2022-85-7
- Purity: > 99%
- Soluble in DMSO to 50 mM and in water to 50 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
5-Fluorocytosine (5-FC), antifungal agent -
Description
Antimycotic prodrug -
Alternative names
- 5-FC
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Biological description
Antimycotic prodrug, converted to 5-fluorouracil. Disrupts DNA and RNA synthesis. Displays antifungal and antitumor activity. Active in vivo.
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Purity
> 99% -
CAS Number
2022-85-7 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
4-Amino-5-fluoropyrimidine-2(1H)-one -
Molecular weight
129.09 -
Molecular formula
C4H4FN3O -
PubChem identifier
3366 -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO to 50 mM and in water to 50 mM -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
FC1=CNC(=O)N=C1N -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas
