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Catalog Number:
00867
CAS Number:
50-91-9
5-Fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine
Purity:
≥ 99% (HPLC)
Synonym(s):
5-F-2'-dU, Floxuridine
Hazmat
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Product Information
Synonyms
5-F-2'-dU, Floxuridine
CAS Number
50-91-9
Purity
≥ 99% (HPLC)
Molecular Formula
C9H11FN2O5
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00006530
PubChem ID
3363
Melting Point
145 - 153 °C
Appearance
White to almost white powder or crystalline powder
Conditions
Store at RT
General Information
Synonyms
5-F-2'-dU, Floxuridine
CAS Number
50-91-9
Purity
≥ 99% (HPLC)
Molecular Formula
C9H11FN2O5
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00006530
PubChem ID
3363
Melting Point
145 - 153 °C
Appearance
White to almost white powder or crystalline powder
Conditions
Store at RT
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

5-Fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • Antiviral Treatments: This compound is effective in treating viral infections, particularly in the context of HIV therapy, where it helps inhibit viral replication.
  • Cancer Research: It is used in the development of chemotherapy agents, targeting rapidly dividing cancer cells and improving treatment efficacy.
  • Genetic Studies: Researchers employ it in studies of DNA synthesis and repair mechanisms, providing insights into genetic mutations and their implications.
  • Pharmaceutical Development: The compound serves as a building block in the synthesis of other nucleoside analogs, enhancing the development of new antiviral and anticancer drugs.
  • Diagnostic Applications: It is utilized in molecular imaging techniques, aiding in the detection and monitoring of certain diseases through targeted imaging agents.

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