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5-Fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine

SKU 27134875 CAS 50-91-9 C9H11FN2O5 MW 246.19 Available on enquiry

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5-Fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine is a fluorinated pyrimidine nucleoside used in cancer research and antiviral studies. It acts as a thymidylate synthase inhibitor, interfering with DNA synthesis. Available in powder form with a molecular weight of 246.19 g/mol, it has the CAS number 50-91-9 and molecular formula C9H11FN2O5. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Hazardous: signal word Danger. Molekula supplies 5-Fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 27134875
CAS Number: 50-91-9
IUPAC Name: 5-fluoro-1-[(2R,4S,5R)-4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]pyrimidine-2,4-dione
EC Number: 200-072-5
Molecular Formula: C9H11FN2O5
Molecular Weight: 246.19
Exact Mass: 246.0652
SMILES: C1[C@@H]([C@H](O[C@H]1N2C=C(C(=O)NC2=O)F)CO)O
InChIKey: ODKNJVUHOIMIIZ-RRKCRQDMSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C9H11FN2O5/c10-4-2-12(9(16)11-8(4)15)7-1-5(14)6(3-13)17-7/h2,5-7,13-14H,1,3H2,(H,11,15,16)/t5-,6+,7+/m0/s1
PubChem CID: 5790

Synonyms

2'-Deoxy-5-fluorouridine
5-Fluorodeoxyuridine
5FdU
Deoxyfluorouridine
FdUrd
Floxuridin
floxuridine
Fluorodeoxyuridine
Fluoruridine deoxyribose
FUDR

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance: White to off-white solid
Odour: Odorless
Melting Point: 150.5 °C
pKa: pKa = 7.44
log P (octanol/water): -1.16

Source: PubChem CID 5790 (HSDB, DrugBank)

Frequently asked questions

What is 5-Fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine used for?

It is primarily used in research applications, particularly in the study of nucleic acid metabolism and as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated nucleosides for antiviral and anticancer drug development.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 5-Fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine?

The formula is C9H11FN2O5 with a molecular weight of 246.19 g/mol.

How should 5-Fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine be stored?

It should be stored at 2 to 8 °C, protected from light and moisture, to maintain stability.

What grade is available for 5-Fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine?

It is available in research grade, suitable for laboratory use and scientific investigations.

Can Molekula supply 5-Fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply 5-Fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with an order of 5-Fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS), with additional documentation available upon request.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.