Tegafur

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Tegafur Structure
Tegafur structure
Common Name Tegafur
CAS Number 17902-23-7 Molecular Weight 200.167
Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C8H9FN2O3 Melting Point 171-173 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point N/A
Symbol GHS06
GHS06
Signal Word Danger

 Use of Tegafur


Tegafur (also known as Ftorafur) is a chemotherapeutic 5-FU prodrug used in the treatment of cancers; is a component of tegafur-uracil. IC50 value: Target: Nucleoside antimetabolite/analogTegafur is bioactivated to 5-FU by liver microsomal cytochrome P450 enzymes. 5-FU is subsequently converted into its active metabolites 5-fluoro-deoxyuridine-monophosphate (FdUMP) and 5-fluorouridine-triphosphate (FUTP) intracellularly; these metabolites inhibit the enzyme thymidylate synthase and intercalate into RNA, resulting in decreased thymidine synthesis, reduced DNA synthesis, disrupted RNA function, and tumor cell cytotoxicity.

 Names

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Name Tegafur
Synonym More Synonyms

 Tegafur Biological Activity

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Description Tegafur (also known as Ftorafur) is a chemotherapeutic 5-FU prodrug used in the treatment of cancers; is a component of tegafur-uracil. IC50 value: Target: Nucleoside antimetabolite/analogTegafur is bioactivated to 5-FU by liver microsomal cytochrome P450 enzymes. 5-FU is subsequently converted into its active metabolites 5-fluoro-deoxyuridine-monophosphate (FdUMP) and 5-fluorouridine-triphosphate (FUTP) intracellularly; these metabolites inhibit the enzyme thymidylate synthase and intercalate into RNA, resulting in decreased thymidine synthesis, reduced DNA synthesis, disrupted RNA function, and tumor cell cytotoxicity.
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References

[1]. Sotaro Sadahiro, Toshiyuki Suzuki, Akira Tanaka, et al. Association of right-sided tumors with high thymidine phosphorylase gene expression levels and the response to oral uracil and tegafur/leucovorin chemotherapy among patients with colorectal cancer. Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology. 2012, 70 (2): 285-291.

[2]. José L. Ariasa, et al. Engineering of an antitumor (core/shell) magnetic nanoformulation based on the chemotherapy agent ftorafur. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 2011,384(1-3): 157-163.

[3]. Gabriel N. Hortobagyi, William Heim, Laura Hutchins, et al. A phase 2 study of a fixed combination of uracil and ftorafur (UFT) and leucovorin given orally in a 3-times-daily regimen to treat patients with recurrent metastatic breast cancer. Cancer. 2010, 116(6): 1440-1445.

[4]. K. Fujita, H. Nakayama, W. Ichikawa, et al. Pharmacokinetics of 5-Fluorouracil in Elderly Japanese Patients with Cancer Treated with S-1 (a Combination of Tegafur and Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Inhibitor 5-Chloro-2,4-dihydroxypyridine). Drug Metab Dispos. 2009 Jul;37(7):1375-7. doi: 10.1124/dmd.109.027052. Epub 2009 Apr 23.

[5]. Tegafur-uracil

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Melting Point 171-173 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C8H9FN2O3
Molecular Weight 200.167
Exact Mass 200.059723
PSA 64.09000
LogP -0.77
Index of Refraction 1.557
InChIKey WFWLQNSHRPWKFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O=c1[nH]c(=O)n(C2CCCO2)cc1F
Storage condition 2-8°C

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

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CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
YR0450000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Uracil, 5-fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2-furyl)-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
17902-23-7
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
0525766
LAST UPDATED :
199706
DATA ITEMS CITED :
43
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C8-H9-F-N2-O3
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
200.19
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
T6NVMVJ EF A- BT5OTJ

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human - man
DOSE/DURATION :
197 mg/kg/23D-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Brain and Coverings - encephalitis Behavioral - muscle contraction or spasticity Behavioral - antipsychotic
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human
DOSE/DURATION :
640 mg/kg/8D
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - hallucinations, distorted perceptions Vascular - BP lowering not characterized in autonomic section Gastrointestinal - nausea or vomiting
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human
DOSE/DURATION :
23 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - hallucinations, distorted perceptions
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
930 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Gastrointestinal - ulceration or bleeding from stomach Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
700 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - other changes
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
600 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold Gastrointestinal - ulceration or bleeding from stomach Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
685 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
775 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
493 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
760 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Gastrointestinal - hypermotility, diarrhea Gastrointestinal - nausea or vomiting
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
800 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - dog
DOSE/DURATION :
34 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - tremor Vascular - other changes Gastrointestinal - nausea or vomiting
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - cat
DOSE/DURATION :
36 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - tremor Gastrointestinal - nausea or vomiting
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
DOSE/DURATION :
44 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Vascular - other changes
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Unreported
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
DOSE/DURATION :
40 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
17640 mg/kg/12W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Endocrine - changes in spleen weight Blood - changes in bone marrow (not otherwise specified) Related to Chronic Data - changes in testicular weight
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
14040 mg/kg/13W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Endocrine - changes in thymus weight Blood - changes in serum composition (e.g. TP, bilirubin, cholesterol) Related to Chronic Data - changes in testicular weight
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
700 mg/kg/40W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Cardiac - changes in heart weight Blood - changes in serum composition (e.g. TP, bilirubin, cholesterol) Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
7 gm/kg/5W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Blood - normocytic anemia Blood - changes in bone marrow (not otherwise specified) Blood - changes in leukocyte (WBC) count
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
20160 mg/kg/24W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Blood - changes in bone marrow (not otherwise specified) Blood - changes in leukocyte (WBC) count Related to Chronic Data - changes in testicular weight
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
880 mg/kg/80D-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Endocrine - changes in adrenal weight Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
1170 mg/kg/9D-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Related to Chronic Data - death
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - dog
DOSE/DURATION :
1365 mg/kg/13W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - food intake (animal) Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain Related to Chronic Data - death
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - dog
DOSE/DURATION :
1820 mg/kg/26W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Brain and Coverings - other degenerative changes Related to Chronic Data - death
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - dog
DOSE/DURATION :
350 mg/kg/5W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - chronic pulmonary edema Liver - other changes Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - changes in tubules (including acute renal failure, acute tubular necrosis)
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human - man
DOSE/DURATION :
11046 mg/kg/4.7Y-C
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria Gastrointestinal - tumors
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
810 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 17-22 day(s) after conception lactating female 21 day(s) post-birth
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - urogenital system Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - behavioral
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
550 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 7-17 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - extra-embryonic structures (e.g., placenta, umbilical cord)
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
DOSE :
420 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 7-13 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus) Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
DOSE :
630 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 7-13 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants)
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
DOSE :
210 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 6-12 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus) Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetal death Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
DOSE :
630 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 6-12 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants)
TYPE OF TEST :
Specific locus test
TYPE OF TEST :
Micronucleus test
TYPE OF TEST :
Unscheduled DNA synthesis
TYPE OF TEST :
Unscheduled DNA synthesis
TYPE OF TEST :
Mutation test systems - not otherwise specified
TYPE OF TEST :
Mutation test systems - not otherwise specified
TYPE OF TEST :
Cytogenetic analysis

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
Cytogenetic analysis
TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - hamster Fibroblast
DOSE/DURATION :
100 mg/L
REFERENCE :
MUREAV Mutation Research. (Elsevier Science Pub. B.V., POB 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands) V.1- 1964- Volume(issue)/page/year: 88,241,1981

 Safety Information

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Symbol GHS06
GHS06
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H301-H311-H331
Precautionary Statements P261-P280-P301 + P310-P311
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;Gloves;type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes T:Toxic
Risk Phrases R23/24/25
Safety Phrases S22-S36/37/39-S45
RIDADR UN 2811 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
RTECS YR0450000
HS Code 2942000000

 Synthetic Route

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HS Code 2934999090
Summary 2934999090. other heterocyclic compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

riol
neberk
Tegafur
EXONAL
5-fluoro-1-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione
tetrahydrofuryl-5-fluorouracil
MFCD00012351
5-Fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2-furanyl)-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione
Carzonal
fulaid
lifril
EINECS 241-846-2
5-fluoro-1-tetrahydrofuran-2-ylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione
FT-207
5-Fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2-furyl)uracil
5-Fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2-furfuryl)uracil
FENTAL
Fluaid
lamar
N1-(2'-Furanidyl)-5-fluorouracil

 Tegafur | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What English synonyms does Tegafur have?
A: English synonyms of Tegafur: riol, neberk, Tegafur, EXONAL, 5-fluoro-1-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione, tetrahydrofuryl-5-fluorouracil, MFCD00012351, 5-Fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2-furanyl)-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione, Carzonal, fulaid, lifril, EINECS 241-846-2, 5-fluoro-1-tetrahydrofuran-2-ylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione, FT-207, 5-Fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2-furyl)uracil, 5-Fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2-furfuryl)uracil, FENTAL, Fluaid, lamar, N1-(2'-Furanidyl)-5-fluorouracil.
Q: What are the storage conditions for Tegafur?
A: Storage conditions for Tegafur: 2-8°C.
Q: What is the LogP of Tegafur?
A: LogP of Tegafur is -0.77.
Q: What are the downstream products of Tegafur?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of Tegafur: 51-21-8;109-99-9;110-00-9;68723-23-9;66067-15-0;66067-14-9;55185-82-5;82178-07-2.
Q: What is the molecular weight of Tegafur?
A: Molecular weight of Tegafur is 200.167.
Q: What is the InChIKey of Tegafur?
A: InChIKey of Tegafur is WFWLQNSHRPWKFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the melting point of Tegafur?
A: Melting point of Tegafur is 171-173 °C(lit.).
Q: What is the English name of Tegafur?
A: The English name of Tegafur is Tegafur.
Q: What is the molecular formula of Tegafur?
A: Molecular formula of Tegafur is C8H9FN2O3.
Q: What is the CAS number of Tegafur?
A: CAS number of Tegafur is 17902-23-7.

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