Pharmaceutical Connection
Fluorouracil (5-FU) — Antimetabolite Chemotherapy Agent
Relationship: Sulfonyl Derivative
5-Fluoro-N-((p-methoxyphenyl)sulfonyl)uracil is a sulfonamide derivative of 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU), a cornerstone antimetabolite chemotherapy drug on the WHO Essential Medicines List. 5-FU and its derivatives are used in the treatment of colorectal, breast, stomach, and pancreatic cancers. The compound serves as a protected precursor or prodrug intermediate in fluoropyrimidine-based anticancer therapies.
Pharmaceutical Applications
Pharmaceutical research intermediate for fluoropyrimidine-based anticancer agents. Potential prodrug development for targeted 5-FU delivery with reduced systemic toxicity.
Regulatory & Quality Information
Related to FDA-approved 5-FU products. ICH Q3A guidelines apply for impurity profiling in pharmaceutical development.
Product Specifications
- CAS Number: 105434-88-6
- Chemical Name: Uracil, 5-fluoro-N-((p-methoxyphenyl)sulfonyl)-
- Molecular Formula: C11H9FN2O5S
- Molecular Weight: 300.26 g/mol
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