5-Fluorouracil
| Supplier | MedChemExpress |
|---|---|
| Product # | HY-90006-200 mg |
| CAS # | 51-21-8 |
| Pricing | 200 mg, USD $50.0 |
| Biological Activity | 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is an analogue of uracil and a potent antitumor agent. 5-Fluorouracil affects pyrimidine synthesis by inhibiting thymidylate synthetase thus depleting intracellular dTTP pools. 5-Fluorouracil induces apoptosis and can be used as a chemical sensitizer[1][2]. 5-Fluorouracil also inhibits HIV[3]. |
| Synonyms | 5-FU |
| MWt | 130.08 |
| Formula | C₄H₃FN₂O₂ |