5’-Deoxy-5-fluoro-N-[(pentyloxy)carbonyl]cytidine, Ro-9-1978, Xeloda
An antineoplastic agent. A prodrug of doxifluridine.
Method for Determining Identity
Proton NMR Spectroscopic Analysis
TLC Conditions
SiO2; Dichloromethane: Methanol: 9:1; Visualized with UV and AMCS; Single spot Rf=0.6.
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.