Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
--
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Product:5-Fluorocytosine
Application:Anticancer/Antifungal
Documentation:US/EU DMF
Site:UK
5-Fluorocytosine (CAS 748-20-9, C4H4FN3O) is a fluorinated pyrimidine analog synthesized via nucleophilic substitution. It serves as a critical intermediate in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Requires strict respiratory protection during handling. Store in cool, dry conditions away from oxidizers. Clinical use is limited by potential bone marrow suppression and hepatic toxicity.