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343922 5-Fluorouracil - CAS 51-21-8 - Calbiochem

Potent antitumor agent.

5-Fluorouracil - CAS 51-21-8 - Calbiochem MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: 5-FU

Primary Target: Aminoisobutyrate-pyruvate aminotransferase
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Overview

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Key Spec Table

CAS #Empirical Formula
51-21-8C₄H₃FN₂O₂

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
343922-1GM Glass bottle 1 gm
Description
OverviewPotent antitumor agent. Inhibits aminoisobutyrate-pyruvate aminotransferase. Induces apoptosis in human colon cancer cell lines.
Catalogue Number343922
Brand Family Calbiochem®
Synonyms5-FU
References
ReferencesPressacco, J., et al. 1996. Br. J. Cancer 72, 939.
Shchepotin, I.B., et al. 1994. Anticancer Res. 14, 1027.
Product Information
CAS number51-21-8
ATP CompetitiveN
FormWhite solid
Hill FormulaC₄H₃FN₂O₂
Chemical formulaC₄H₃FN₂O₂
ReversibleN
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ100
Applications
Biological Information
Primary TargetAminoisobutyrate-pyruvate aminotransferase
Purity≥98% by HPLC
Physicochemical Information
Cell permeableN
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
RTECSYR0350000
Safety Information
R PhraseR: 21/22

Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
S PhraseS: 36/37

Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
Ship Code Ambient Temperature Only
Toxicity Harmful
Storage +2°C to +8°C
Do not freeze Ok to freeze
Special InstructionsFollowing reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
343922-1GM 04055977195132

Documentation

5-Fluorouracil - CAS 51-21-8 - Calbiochem SDS

Title

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

5-Fluorouracil - CAS 51-21-8 - Calbiochem Certificates of Analysis

TitleLot Number
343922

References

Reference overview
Pressacco, J., et al. 1996. Br. J. Cancer 72, 939.
Shchepotin, I.B., et al. 1994. Anticancer Res. 14, 1027.

Brochure

Title
Tools and Tips for Analyzing Apoptosis
Data Sheet

Note that this data sheet is not lot-specific and is representative of the current specifications for this product. Please consult the vial label and the certificate of analysis for information on specific lots. Also note that shipping conditions may differ from storage conditions.

Revision02-May-2008 RFH
Synonyms5-FU
DescriptionPotent antitumor agent that inhibits aminoisobutyrate-pyruvate aminotransferase. Induces apoptosis of human colon cancer cell lines.
FormWhite solid
CAS number51-21-8
RTECSYR0350000
Chemical formulaC₄H₃FN₂O₂
Structure formulaStructure formula
Purity≥98% by HPLC
SolubilityDMF (5 mg/ml), DMSO (5 mg/ml), Methanol (1 mg/ml), or hot H₂O (1 mg/ml)
Storage +2°C to +8°C
Do Not Freeze Ok to freeze
Special InstructionsFollowing reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Toxicity Harmful
Merck USA index14, 4181
ReferencesPressacco, J., et al. 1996. Br. J. Cancer 72, 939.
Shchepotin, I.B., et al. 1994. Anticancer Res. 14, 1027.