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Specifications:
| Application | Microbiology, molecular biology | ||
| Storage Temperature | 2-8°C | ||
| Product Type | Antifungals | Forms | Powder |
| Product Brand | Apollo Scientific | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₄H₄FN₃O |
Apollo Scientific™ 5-Fluorocytosine (also known as Flucytosine or 5-FC) is a high-purity fluorinated pyrimidine antifungal compound widely used in pharmaceutical research, antifungal susceptibility testing, and nucleic acid metabolism studies. It acts through intracellular conversion to 5-fluorouracil, disrupting fungal DNA and RNA synthesis.
This compound is a critical reference standard in combination antifungal therapy research, particularly in synergy studies with Amphotericin B, and is extensively cited in mechanism-of-action and resistance investigations.
Key Features
- High Purity (98%) – Suitable for pharmaceutical and biochemical research
- Distinct Mechanism of Action – Inhibits fungal DNA and RNA synthesis
- Fluorinated Pyrimidine Structure – Ideal for nucleic acid metabolism studies
- Well-Established Antifungal Reference Compound
- Reliable Research-Grade Quality – Consistent batch performance
- Available in Bulk Pack Sizes – Suitable for extended research programs
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | 5-Fluorocytosine |
| Synonyms | 5-FC; Flucytosine; 4-Amino-5-fluoro-2-pyrimidinol; 6-Amino-5-fluoropyrimidin-2(1H)-one |
| CAS Number | 2022-85-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C₄H₄FN₃O |
| Molecular Weight | 129.09 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 298–300 °C |
| Storage Temperature | Refrigerator |
| EINECS | 217-968-7 |
| Physical Form | Solid |
| Application Area | Pharmaceutical & biochemical research |
Available Pack Sizes
| Pack Size | Product Code | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | PC3735-25G | Bottle |
| 100 g | PC3735-100G | Bottle |
| 250 g | PC3735-250G | Bottle |
Applications
- Antifungal drug research and development
- Nucleic acid synthesis inhibition studies
- Antifungal susceptibility testing
- Combination therapy research (e.g. with Amphotericin B)
- Resistance mechanism investigations
Apollo Scientific™ 5-Fluorocytosine (98% purity) is a well-characterized, research-grade antifungal compound with a unique mechanism targeting fungal nucleic acid synthesis. Its high purity, defined physicochemical properties, and availability in bulk quantities make it an essential material for pharmaceutical R&D, antifungal resistance studies, and combination therapy research.
- Pack Size: 250g 100g 25g