Date published: 2026-5-1

1-800-457-3801

SCBT Portrait Logo
Seach Input

Capecitabine (CAS 154361-50-9)

5.0(1)
Write a reviewAsk a question

See product citations (16)

Application:
Capecitabine is An antiproliferative 5-fluorouracil releasing compound
CAS Number:
154361-50-9
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
359.35
Molecular Formula:
C15H22FN3O6
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

QUICK LINKS

Capecitabine may enzymatically converted to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in tumor cells. 5-FU is an antimetabolite that inhibits thymidylate synthase, leading to the depletion of thymidine triphosphate and the incorporation of fluorinated nucleotides into DNA and RNA. This disrupts DNA synthesis and repair, ultimately leading to cell death. 5-FU is incorporated into RNA, leading to the inhibition of protein synthesis. Capecitabine′s conversion to 5-FU occurs preferentially in tumor cells due to higher levels of thymidine phosphorylase, an enzyme involved in the conversion process.


Capecitabine (CAS 154361-50-9) References

  1. Metronomic capecitabine versus best supportive care as second-line treatment in hepatocellular carcinoma: a retrospective study.  |  Casadei Gardini, A., et al. 2017. Sci Rep. 7: 42499. PMID: 28211921
  2. Capecitabine Toxicity and Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Deficiency.  |  Tariq, Z., et al. 2018. Am J Ther. 25: e742-e743. PMID: 29889674
  3. A case of capecitabine-induced dermatomyositis.  |  Saraswat, N., et al. 2018. Indian J Pharmacol. 50: 350-353. PMID: 30783329
  4. Capecitabine and temozolomide combination for treatment of high-grade, well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumour and poorly-differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma - retrospective analysis.  |  Rogowski, W., et al. 2019. Endokrynol Pol. 70: 313-317. PMID: 30843182
  5. Capecitabine versus 5-fluorouracil in neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy of locally advanced rectal cancer: A meta-analysis.  |  Zhu, J., et al. 2019. Medicine (Baltimore). 98: e15241. PMID: 31027072
  6. Concomitant use of capecitabine and proton pump inhibitors - Is it safe?  |  Cheng, V., et al. 2019. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 25: 1705-1711. PMID: 31081468
  7. Silver nanoparticle/capecitabine for breast cancer cell treatment.  |  Hepokur, C., et al. 2019. Toxicol In Vitro. 61: 104600. PMID: 31302208
  8. Real-world outcomes for neoadjuvant capecitabine versus infusional 5-fluorouracil in the treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer.  |  Loft, M., et al. 2021. Intern Med J. 51: 1262-1268. PMID: 32896960
  9. The relationship between eGFR and capecitabine efficacy/toxicity in metastatic breast cancer.  |  Celik, E., et al. 2021. Med Oncol. 38: 11. PMID: 33452614
  10. Impact of Oral Chemotherapy Management Program on Capecitabine Toxicity Management.  |  Nhean, S., et al. 2021. JCO Oncol Pract. 17: e1021-e1029. PMID: 33900803
  11. Real-world evidence of adjuvant gemcitabine plus capecitabine vs gemcitabine monotherapy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.  |  de Jong, EJM., et al. 2022. Int J Cancer. 150: 1654-1663. PMID: 34935139
  12. Assessment of Drug-drug Interaction and Optimization in Capecitabine and Irinotecan Combination Regimen using a Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Model.  |  Sakai, S., et al. 2022. J Pharm Sci. 111: 1522-1530. PMID: 34965386
  13. Cardiotoxicity from Capecitabine Chemotherapy: Prospective Study of Incidence at Rest and During Physical Exercise.  |  Lestuzzi, C., et al. 2022. Oncologist. 27: e158-e167. PMID: 35641220

Ordering Information

Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Capecitabine, 250 mg

sc-205618
250 mg
$64.00

Capecitabine, 1 g

sc-205618A
1 g
$208.00

Capecitabine, 5 g

sc-205618B
5 g
$322.00

How stable are Capecitabine and 5-FdU in solution when stored at 4'C?

Asked by: Isabella
Capecitabine can be stored as a solution in tightly sealed vials if stored at -20ºC, and should be used within one month, but if possible solutions should be made and used on the same day.
Answered by: Technical Support
Date published: 2019-09-11

What is the appearance of the compound?

Asked by: two2igm05
Thank you for your question. The chemical, sc-205618, is provided as a white or almost-white crystalline powder. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Technical Service department by calling 800-457-3801 option 2, emailing scbt@scbt.com, or using the Live Chat function on our website.
Answered by: Tech Service 8
Date published: 2017-01-11

What is the solubility of this compound?

Asked by: two2igm05
Thank you for your question. In water, it is soluble at 26 mg/ml, but it is freely soluble in ethanol at 207 mg/ml. Please contact Technical Service if you have further questions concerning this product.
Answered by: Tech Service 9
Date published: 2016-12-19
  • y_2026, m_4, d_29, h_11CST
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvqa, vn_bulk_3.0.43
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasquestionsanswers, tq_3
  • loc_en_US, sid_205618, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=LAST_APPROVED_ANSWER_SUBMISSION_TIME, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_scbt
  • bvseo_sdk, java_sdk, bvseo-4.0.0
  • CLOUD, getContent, 154ms
  • QUESTIONS, PRODUCT
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simmer et alSimmer et al. (PubMed ID 26392389) found that metastatic colorectal cancer patients treated with the antiproliferative, Capecitabine decreased the tumor expression of miR-143. -SCBT Publication Review
Date published: 2015-02-07
  • y_2026, m_4, d_29, h_11
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvrr, vn_bulk_3.0.43
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasreviews, tv_0, tr_1
  • loc_en_US, sid_205618, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=SUBMISSION_TIME, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_scbt
  • bvseo_sdk, java_sdk, bvseo-4.0.0
  • CLOUD, getReviews, 19ms
  • REVIEWS, PRODUCT
Capecitabine is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 1.
  • y_2026, m_4, d_29, h_11
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvrr, vn_bulk_3.0.43
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasreviews, tv_0, tr_1
  • loc_en_US, sid_205618, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=SUBMISSION_TIME, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_scbt
  • bvseo_sdk, java_sdk, bvseo-4.0.0
  • CLOUD, getAggregateRating, 175ms
  • REVIEWS, PRODUCT