CAS 17902-23-7: Tegafur
Description:Tegafur, with the CAS number 17902-23-7, is an antineoplastic agent primarily used in cancer therapy, particularly for gastrointestinal cancers. It is a prodrug of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), meaning that it is metabolized in the body to produce the active chemotherapeutic agent. Tegafur is typically administered in combination with other agents, such as uracil, to enhance its efficacy and reduce toxicity. The compound is characterized by its ability to inhibit DNA synthesis, thereby impeding the proliferation of cancer cells. It is usually presented in oral dosage forms and is known for its relatively favorable pharmacokinetic profile, allowing for sustained drug levels in the body. Common side effects may include gastrointestinal disturbances, myelosuppression, and fatigue, reflecting its impact on rapidly dividing cells. As with any chemotherapeutic agent, careful monitoring and dosage adjustments are essential to optimize therapeutic outcomes while minimizing adverse effects.
Formula:C8H9FN2O3
InChI:InChI=1S/C8H9FN2O3/c9-5-4-11(6-2-1-3-14-6)8(13)10-7(5)12/h4,6H,1-3H2,(H,10,12,13)
InChI key:InChIKey=WFWLQNSHRPWKFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O=C1NC(=O)N(C=C1F)C2OCCC2
- Synonyms:
- 1-(2'-Tetrahydrofuryl)-5-fluorouracil
- 1-(Tetrahydro-2-furanyl)-5-fluoro-2,4-pyrimidinedione
- 1-(Tetrahydro-2-furanyl)-5-fluorouracil
- 1-Naphthol-3,8-Disulfonic Acid
- 2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 5-fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2-furanyl)-
- 5-Fluor-1-(tetrahydro-2-furyl)uracil
- 5-Fluoro-1-(2-tetrahydrofuranyl)uracil
- 5-Fluoro-1-(Tetrahidro-2-Furil)Uracilo
- 5-Fluoro-1-(Tetrahydrofuran-2-Yl)Uracil
- 5-Fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2-furanyl)-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione
- See more synonyms
- 5-Fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2-furanyl)-2,4-pyrimidinedione
- 5-Fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2-furfuryl)uracil
- 5-Fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2-furyl)uracil
- 5-Fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2-furyl)uracile
- 5-Fluoro-1-Oxolan-2-Yl-Pyrimidine-2,4-Dione
- 5-fluoro-1-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione
- 5-fluoro-1-[(2R)-tetrahydrofuran-2-yl]pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione
- Citofur
- Coparogin
- Epsilone Acid
- Exonal
- Fental
- Fluaid
- Fluorafur
- Fluorofur
- Franrose
- Ft 207
- Fulaid
- Fulfeel
- Furafluor
- Furofutran
- Futraful
- Lamar
- Lifril
- Mjf 12264
- N1-(2'-Tetrahydrofuryl)-5-fluorouracil
- N1-(2-Tetrahydrofuranyl)-5-fluorouracil
- N<sup>1</sup>-(2-Tetrahydrofuranyl)-5-fluorouracil
- N<sup>1</sup>-(2-Tetrahydrofuryl)-5-fluorouracil
- Neberk
- Nitobanil
- Nsc 148-958
- Nsc 148958
- Racemic Ftorafur
- Riol
- Sinoflurol
- Sunfural
- Tefsiel C
- Tegafur
- Ts 1
- Uracil, 5-fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2-furyl)-
- Utefos