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5-Fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
5-Fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine acts as an antiviral and antineoplastic agent. It is also employed for renal function diagnosis. Further, it is used as an experimental anticancer agent, which shows activity against a variety of malignant neoplasms. It is also used as an inhibitor of thymidylate synthetase and DNA synthesis. In addition to this, it plays an important role in the treatment of colorectal cancer.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Soluble in water, alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, methanol, aqueous buffers, acetone, dimethyl sulfoxide, and ethanol. Insoluble in ether, benzene and chloroform.
Notes
Store in a cool place.Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Specifications
Melting Point
148°C to 151°C
Quantity
100 mg
UN Number
UN2811
Beilstein
2645818
Merck Index
14,4112
Solubility Information
Soluble in water,alcohol,isopropyl alcohol,methanol,aqueous buffers,acetone,dimethyl sulfoxide,and ethanol. Insoluble in ether,benzene and chloroform.
Formula Weight
246.2
Percent Purity
≥98%
Chemical Name or Material
5-Fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine
Hazard Category
H301-H315-H319-H341
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H360-H341-H302
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P264b-P270-P280i-P281-P301+P310-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber
200-072-5
RTECSNumber
YU7535000
TSCA
No
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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