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Cytarabine

Catalog No. C998100 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 147-94-4 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
4-amino-1-[(2R,3R,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-1,2-dihydropyrimidin-2-one
IUPAC Traditional name
4-amino-1-[(2R,3R,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]pyrimidin-2-one
Synonyms
4-amino-1-β-D-arabinofuranosyl-2(1H)pyrimidinone, Cytosine-β-D-arabinofuranoside

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 147-94-4

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 212-213°C
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Ethanol
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
Used as an antineoplastic and antiviral. A selective inhibitro of DNA synthesis. Does not inhibit RNA synthesis.Cytarabine, or cytosine arabinoside, is a chemotherapy agent used mainly in the treatment of cancers of white blood cells such as acute myelo

REFERENCES

  • Donehower, R.C., et al.: Cancer Treat. Rep., 70, 1059 (1986)