Description
Fluorouracil (5-Fluoracil, 5-FU) is a DNA/RNA synthesis inhibitor, which interrupts nucleotide synthetic by inhibiting thymidylate synthase (TS).
Synonyms
5-FU; Fluorouracil; Adrucil
IUPAC Name
5-fluoro-1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione
Molecular Formula
C4H3FN2O2
Canonical SMILES
C1=C(C(=O)NC(=O)N1)F
InChI
InChI=1S/C4H3FN2O2/c5-2-1-6-4(9)7-3(2)8/h1H,(H2,6,7,8,9)
InChIKey
GHASVSINZRGABV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
401.4±48.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
282-286°C (dec.)(lit.)
Flash Point
196.5±29.6 °C
Solubility
Soluble in DMF, DMSO, methanol
Appearance
White Crystalline Powder
Toxicity
LD50 = 230mg/kg (orally in mice).
Vapor Pressure
0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25°C