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5-Fluorocytosine, 98+%
CAS: 2022-85-7 | C4H4FN3O | 129.09 g/mol
| Catalog Number | Quantity |
|---|---|
| ALFL16496.03 | 1 g |
Catalog number ALFL16496.03
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Quantity:
1 g
Specifications
Chemical Name or Material5-Fluorocytosine
CAS2022-85-7
Health Hazard 1Warning
Health Hazard 2GHS H Statement
H341
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H341
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Health Hazard 3GHS P Statement
P281-P201-P202-P308+P313-P405-P501a
Use personal protective equipment as required.
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
P281-P201-P202-P308+P313-P405-P501a
Use personal protective equipment as required.
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
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5-Fluorocytosine acts as an antidiabetic, antifungal and antimicrobial agent. It is useful for the treatment of serious infections arises due to susceptible strains of Candida or Cryptococcus neoformans and chromomycosis. Further, it is employed in studies on TMP biosynthesis.
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Applications
5-Fluorocytosine acts as an antidiabetic, antifungal and antimicrobial agent. It is useful for the treatment of serious infections arises due to susceptible strains of Candida or Cryptococcus neoformans and chromomycosis. Further, it is employed in studies on TMP biosynthesis.
Solubility
Soluble in water and hydrochloric acid.
Notes
Light Sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
5-Fluorocytosine acts as an antidiabetic, antifungal and antimicrobial agent. It is useful for the treatment of serious infections arises due to susceptible strains of Candida or Cryptococcus neoformans and chromomycosis. Further, it is employed in studies on TMP biosynthesis.
Solubility
Soluble in water and hydrochloric acid.
Notes
Light Sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Olszewska, A.; Dadová, J.; Mačková, M.; Hocek, M. Cleavage of DNA containing 5-fluorocytosine or 5-fluorouracil by type II restriction endonucleases. Bioorg. Med. Chem. 2015, 23 (21), 6885-6890.
- Perumalla, S. R.; Sun, C. C. Enabling Tablet Product Development of 5-Fluorocytosine Through Integrated Crystal and Particle Engineering. J. Pharm. Sci. 2014, 103 (4), 1126-1132.