5-Fluorocytosine acts as an antidiabetic, antifungal and antimicrobial agent. It is useful for the treatment of serious infections arises due to susceptible strains of Candida or Cryptococcus neoformans and chromomycosis. Further, it is employed in studies on TMP biosynthesis.
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Applications
5-Fluorocytosine acts as an antidiabetic, antifungal and antimicrobial agent. It is useful for the treatment of serious infections arises due to susceptible strains of Candida or Cryptococcus neoformans and chromomycosis. Further, it is employed in studies on TMP biosynthesis.
Solubility
Soluble in water and hydrochloric acid.
Notes
Light Sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Olszewska, A.; Dadová, J.; Mačková, M.; Hocek, M. Cleavage of DNA containing 5-fluorocytosine or 5-fluorouracil by type II restriction endonucleases. Bioorg. Med. Chem. 2015, 23 (21), 6885-6890.
- Perumalla, S. R.; Sun, C. C. Enabling Tablet Product Development of 5-Fluorocytosine Through Integrated Crystal and Particle Engineering. J. Pharm. Sci. 2014, 103 (4), 1126-1132.