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5-Fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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
Specifications
Melting Point | 148°C to 151°C |
Quantity | 500 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 |
Safety and Handling
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Floxuridine
RUO – Research Use Only