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| Chemical Name |
5-Fluorouracil |
| Synonyms |
5-FU; 5-Fluoro-2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione; 5-Fluoro-2,4-Pyrimidinedione |
| CAS Number |
51-21-8 |
| Stock Status |
In Stock, Production Capacity 20 Tons/Month |
| Molecular Formula |
C4H3FN2O2 |
| Molecular Weight |
130.08 |
| Melting Point |
282.0-286.0℃(dec.) (lit.) |
| Solubility in Water |
Slightly Soluble in Water |
| Solubility |
Soluble in Dimethylformamide; Slightly Soluble in Methanol; Insoluble in Chloroform, Benzene, Ether |
| Sensitive |
Air Sensitive |
| Shelf Life |
24 Months When Properly Stored |
| COA & MSDS |
Available |
| Origin of Product |
Shanghai, China |
| Product Categories |
Pharmaceutical Intermediates |
| Test Standard |
Enterprise Standard; United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) |
| Brand |
Ruifu Chemical |
| Item |
Specifications |
| Appearance |
White or Almost White Crystalline Powder |
| Identification |
IR |
| Assay |
98.5%~101.0% |
| Loss on Drying |
≤0.50% (80℃ for 4 h) |
| Residue on Ignition |
≤0.10% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) |
≤20ppm |
| Chloride |
≤0.02% |
| Fluorine Content |
13.9%~15.0% |
Package: Bottle, aluminium foil bag, 25kg/cardboard drum, or according to customer's requirement.
Storage Condition: Keep the container tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry (2-8℃) and well-ventilated warehouse away from incompatible substances. Prevent direct sunlight; avoid fire and heat sources; avoid moisture/water. It is strictly prohibited to mix or transport with toxic and harmful substances. This product is non-dangerous goods, can be transported according to general chemicals. Light loading and unloading.
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Risk Codes R22 - Harmful if swallowed R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R52 - Harmful to aquatic organisms R25 - Toxic if swallowed Safety Description S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S22 - Do not breathe dust. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. UN IDs UN 2811 6.1/PG 3 WGK Germany 3 RTECS YR0350000 FLUKA BRAND F CODES 10-23 TSCA T HS Code 2933599099 Hazard Note Irritant/Highly Toxic Hazard Class 6.1 Packing Group III Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 230 mg/kg Shanghai Ruifu Chemical Co., Ltd. is the leading manufacturer and supplier of 5-Fluorouracil (CAS: 51-21-8) with high quality, widely used in organic synthesis, synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) synthesis. 5-Fluorouracil (CAS: 51-21-8), RNA and DNA synthesis inhibitor, is an anticancer agent. 5-Fluorouracil as fluorouracil for pyrimidine antimetabolites, is currently clinically commonly used a chemotherapy drug, having effect on proliferation, can prevent the thymine formation, inhibition of DNA biosynthesis, thereby inhibiting the growth of cancer cells. Fluorouracil C4H3FN2O2 130.08 2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 5-fluoro-; 5-Fluorouracil [51-21-8]; UNII: U3P01618RT. DEFINITION Fluorouracil contains NLT 98.0% and NMT 102.0% of uorouracil (C4H3FN2O2), calculated on the dried basis. [ CAUTION- Great care should be taken to prevent inhaling particles of Fluorouracil and exposing the skin to it.] IDENTIFICATION Change to read: • A. SPECTROSCOPIC IDENTIFICATION TESTS <197>, Infrared Spectroscopy: 197M (CN 1-MAY-2020) Change to read: • B. SPECTROSCOPIC IDENTIFICATION TESTS <197>, Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy: 197U (CN 1-MAY-2020) Medium: pH 4.7 acetate buffer prepared from 8.4 g of sodium acetate and 3.35 mL of glacial acetic acid mixed with water to make 1000 mL Sample solution: 10 µg/mL in Medium Acceptance criteria: Meets the requirements • C. The retention time of the major peak of the Sample solution corresponds to that of the Standard solution, as obtained in the Assay. ASSAY • PROCEDURE Buffer: 6.8 g/L of monobasic potassium phosphate in water. Adjust with 5 M potassium hydroxide to a pH of 5.7 ± 0.1. Mobile phase: Acetonitrile and Buffer (5:95) Standard solution: 10 µg/mL of USP Fluorouracil RS in water Sample solution: 10 µg/mL of Fluorouracil in water Chromatographic system (See Chromatography <621>, System Suitability.) Mode: LC Detector: UV 254 nm Column: 4.6-mm × 25-cm; 5-µm packing L1 Flow rate: 1.0 mL/min Injection volume: 20 µL System suitability Sample: Standard solution Suitability requirements Relative standard deviation: NMT 0.73%, Standard solution Tailing factor: NMT 1.5, Standard solution Analysis Samples: Standard solution and Sample solution Calculate the percentage of uorouracil (C4H3FN2O2) in the portion of Fluorouracil taken: Result = (ru /rs ) × (Cs /Cu ) × 100 ru = peak response from the Sample solution rs = peak response from the Standard solution Cs = concentration of USP Fluorouracil RS in the Standard solution (µg/mL) Cu = concentration of Fluorouracil in the Sample solution (µg/mL) Acceptance criteria: 98.0%-102.0% on the dried basis IMPURITIES • RESIDUE ON IGNITION <281>: NMT 0.1% • ORGANIC IMPURITIES Protect the Standard solution and Sample solution from light. Mobile phase: 6.8 g/L of monobasic potassium phosphate in water. Adjust with 5 M potassium hydroxide to a pH of 5.7 ± 0.1. Standard solution: 0.1 µg/mL each of USP Fluorouracil RS, USP Fluorouracil Related Compound A RS, USP Fluorouracil Related Compound B RS, and USP Uracil RS, and 0.2 µg/mL of USP Fluorouracil Related Compound E RS in Mobile phase Sample solution: 0.1 mg/mL of Fluorouracil in Mobile phase Chromatographic system (See Chromatography <621>, System Suitability.) Mode: LC Detector: UV 266 nm Column: 4.6-mm × 25-cm; 5-µm packing L1 Flow rate: 1.0 mL/min Injection volume: 20 µL Run time: NLT 3 times the retention time of the uorouracil peak System suitability Sample: Standard solution Suitability requirements Resolution: NLT 2 between the uracil and uorouracil peaks Analysis Samples: Standard solution and Sample solution Calculate the percentage of uorouracil related compound A, uorouracil related compound B, and uracil in the portion of Fluorouracil taken: Result = (ru /rs ) × (Cs /Cu ) × 100 ru = peak response of relevant uorouracil related compound from the Sample solution rs = peak response of relevant uorouracil related compound from the Standard solution Cs = concentration of relevant uorouracil related compound in the Standard solution (mg/mL) Cu = concentration of Fluorouracil in the Sample solution (mg/mL) Calculate the percentage of 5-methoxyuracil, uorouracil related compound E, and any unspecied impurity in the portion of Fluorouracil taken: Result = (ru /rs ) × (Cs /Cu ) × (1/F) × 100 ru = peak response of each impurity from the Sample solution rs = peak response of uorouracil from the Standard solution Cs = concentration of USP Fluorouracil RS in the Standard solution (mg/mL) Cu = concentration of Fluorouracil in the Sample solution (mg/mL) F = relative response factor for each individual impurity (see Table 1) Acceptance criteria: See Table 1. Disregard any impurity peaks less than 0.05%. Table 1 Name Relative Retention Time Relative Response Factor Acceptance Criteria, NMT (%) Fluorouracil related compound A a 0.5 - 0.15 Fluorouracil related compound B b 0.7 - 0.15 Uracil 0.9 - 0.15 Name Relative Retention Time Relative Response Factor Acceptance Criteria, NMT (%) Fluorouracil 1.0 - - 5-Methoxyuracil c 1.6 0.67 0.15 Fluorouracil related compound E d 1.9 0.77 0.15 Any individual unspecied impurity - 1.0 0.10 Total impurities - - 0.5 a Pyrimidine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione. b Dihydropyrimidine-2,4,5(3H)-trione. c 5-Methoxypyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione. d 5-Chloropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione. • LIMITS OF FLUOROURACIL RELATED COMPOUND F AND UREA Diluent: Methanol and water (1:1) Standard solution A: 0.025 mg/mL of USP Fluorouracil Related Compound F RS in Diluent Standard solution B: 0.02 mg/mL of USP Urea RS in methanol Sample solution: 10 mg/mL of Fluorouracil in Diluent Chromatographic system (See Chromatography <621>, Thin-Layer Chromatography.) Mode: TLC Adsorbent: Chromatographic silica gel mixture Application volume: 10 µL Developing solvent system: Ethyl acetate, methanol, and water (70:15:15) Reagent: Prepare a 10-mg/mL solution of p-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde in anhydrous alcohol. Prepare a mixture of this solution and hydrochloric acid (10:1). Analysis Samples: Standard solution A, Standard solution B, and Sample solution Procedure: Develop with Developing solvent system, followed by air drying. Examine the plate under UV light at 254 nm for uorouracil related compound F. Spray the plate at least twice with Reagent, and dry the plate in an oven at 80° for 3-4 min. Examine the plate under daylight for urea. [NOTE- The urea produces a yellow spot, and uorouracil is not detected by the spray.] Acceptance criteria: The spot of uorouracil related compound F in the Sample solution is not more intense than the spot of uorouracil related compound F from Standard solution A (NMT 0.25%). The spot of urea in the Sample solution is not more intense than the spot of urea from Standard solution B (NMT 0.2%). SPECIFIC TESTS • LOSS ON DRYING <731> Analysis: Dry under vacuum over phosphorus pentoxide at 80° for 4 h. Acceptance criteria: NMT 0.5% ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • PACKAGING AND STORAGE: Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers. • USP REFERENCE STANDARDS <11> USP Fluorouracil RS USP Fluorouracil Related Compound A RS Pyrimidine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione. C4H4N2O3 128.09 USP Fluorouracil Related Compound B RS Dihydropyrimidine-2,4,5(3H)-trione. C4H4N2O3 128.09 USP Fluorouracil Related Compound E RS 5-Chloropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione. C4H3ClN2O2 146.53 USP Fluorouracil Related Compound F RS 2-Ethoxy-5-uoropyrimidin-4(1H)-one. C6H7FN2O2 158.13 USP Uracil RS Uracil. C4H4N2O2 112.09
