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Fluorouracil

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

5-Fluorouracil, 2,4-Dihydroxy-5-fluoropyrimidine, 5-FU, 5-Fluoro-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H3FN2O2
CAS Number:
51-21-8
Molecular Weight:
130.08
Beilstein:
127172
MDL number:
MFCD00006018
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749871
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

fluorouracil

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

282-286 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

FC1=CNC(=O)NC1=O

InChI

1S/C4H3FN2O2/c5-2-1-6-4(9)7-3(2)8/h1H,(H2,6,7,8,9)

InChI key

GHASVSINZRGABV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... TYMS(7298)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Fluorouracil USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Flucytosine
  • Flucytosine Capsules
  • Fluorouracil
  • Fluorouracil Cream
  • Fluorouracil Injection
  • Fluorouracil Topical Solution

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301,H351

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Carc. 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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