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Chemical
CAS Num	95058-81-4 (free base)
Chemical Formula	C9H11F2N3O4
Molecular Weight	263.2
IUPAC Chemical Name	4-amino-1-((2R,4R,5R)-3,3-difluoro-4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)pyrimidin-2(1H)-one
Exact Mass	263.07176
Elemental Analysis	C, 41.07; H, 4.21; F, 14.44; N, 15.97; O, 24.31
Synonym	LY-188011; LY 188011; LY188011; Abbreviations
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, not in water
SMILES Code	O=C1N=C(N)C=CN1[C@@H]2O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)C2(F)F
Biological
Targets and Effects	ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor
Pathways	Apoptosis
Physical
Appearance	Solid powder
Purity	>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition	Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition	Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Shelf Life	>2 years if stored properly