Molekula
Capecitabine
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Capecitabine is a chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of colorectal and breast cancers. It is a prodrug that converts to 5-fluorouracil in the body, inhibiting cancer cell growth. Available with CAS number 154361-50-9, molecular formula C15H22FN3O6, and molecular weight 359.35 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Capecitabine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Water | ≤0.3% |
| Specific rotation | +96 to +100℃ |
| Heavy metals | ≤20ppm |
| Identification | IR and HPLC |
| Storage Temperature | +20℃ |
| Assay | 98.0% - 102.0% |
| Ethanol | ≤5000ppm |
| Dichloromethane | ≤600ppm |
| Hexane | ≤280ppm |
| Methanol | ≤3000ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Ethyl acetate | ≤5000ppm |
| Pyridine | ≤200ppm |
| Individual unspecified impurity | ≤0.1% |
| Toluene | ≤890ppm |
| Related Compound A | ≤0.3% |
| Related compound B | ≤0.3% |
| Related compound C | ≤0.3% |
| Unknown impurities | ≤1.5% (Total) |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 110-121 °C |
| pKa | pKa1 = 1.9 |
Source: PubChem CID 60953 (HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 50910414 |
| CAS Number | 154361-50-9 |
| IUPAC Name | pentyl N-[1-[(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-methyloxolan-2-yl]-5-fluoro-2-oxopyrimidin-4-yl]carbamate |
| Molecular Formula | C15H22FN3O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 359.35 |
| Exact Mass | 359.1493 |
| SMILES | CCCCCOC(=O)NC1=NC(=O)N(C=C1F)[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)C)O)O |
| InChIKey | GAGWJHPBXLXJQN-UORFTKCHSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C15H22FN3O6/c1-3-4-5-6-24-15(23)18-12-9(16)7-19(14(22)17-12)13-11(21)10(20)8(2)25-13/h7-8,10-11,13,20-21H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,17,18,22,23)/t8-,10-,11-,13-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 60953 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 29349944 |
| Tariff Code | 2934999090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
- H350 May cause cancer
- H360Df May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.
- H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 5'-deoxy-5-fluoro-N-[(pentyloxy)carbonyl]cytidine
- capecitabina
- Capecitabine Medac
- Capecitabine Sun
- Capecitabine Teva
- Capecitibine
- Capecytabine
- Capiibine
- Captabin
- Xeloda
Frequently asked questions
What is Capecitabine used for?
Capecitabine is a chemotherapy drug used to treat certain types of cancer, including colorectal and breast cancer.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Capecitabine?
The formula is C15H22FN3O6 with a molecular weight of 359.35 g/mol.
How should Capecitabine be stored?
Capecitabine should be stored at 2 to 8 °C and protected from light and moisture.
What grade of Capecitabine does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Capecitabine in research-grade quality suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply Capecitabine in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply Capecitabine in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a Capecitabine order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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