1-(5-O-Acetyl-2,3-dideoxy-ß-L-glycero-pent-2-enofuranosyl)-5-fluorouracil, 500 mg

1-(5-O-Acetyl-2,3-Dideoxy-Ss-L-Glycero-Pent-2-Enofuranosyl)-5-Fluorouracil is available in professionally graded form for technical applications. This compound belongs to the nucleotides and nucleosides category, with a molecular formula of C12H12FN5O8. Its molecular weight is 343.2 g/mol. It is a fluorinated pyrimidine nucleoside analogue, specifically a 5-fluorouracil derivative. This compound is commonly used in antiviral and anticancer therapies due to its ability to inhibit thymidylate synthase, an enzyme essential for DNA synthesis. Additionally, it exhibits potent cytotoxicity against various cancer cell lines.

• CAS Number: 160203-74-7