Synonyms
fluorouracil
5-FU
Fluoroplex
Description
A pyrimidine analog that is an antineoplastic antimetabolite. It interferes with DNA synthesis by blocking the thymidylate synthetase conversion of deoxyuridylic acid to thymidylic acid.
Molecular Formula
C4H3FN2O2
SMILES
C1=C(C(=O)NC(=O)N1)F
Appearance
white to nearly white crystalline powder