Gemcitabine

• Catalog No.: S1714
• CAS Number: 95058-81-4
• M. F.: C9H11F2N3O4
• M. W.: 263.1981464
• Storage: -20°C

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 4-amino-1-[(2R,4R,5R)-3,3-difluoro-4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-1,2-dihydropyrimidin-2-one
• IUPAC Traditional name: gemcitabine
• Synonyms: Gemzar

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 95058-81-4

PROPERTIES

• Salt Data: Free Base
• Storage Condition: -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)

Research Area: Cancer
Biological Activity:
Gemcitabine(Gemzar) belongs to the group of medicines called antimetabolites. It is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat cancer of the breast, ovary, pancreas, and lung. Gemcitabine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. [1, 2]

REFERENCES

• http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR601499