Record Information
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Creation Date2009-06-22 16:08:36 UTC
Update Date2014-12-24 20:24:37 UTC
Accession NumberT3D1782
Identification
Common NameBromodeoxyuridine
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionBromodeoxyuridine is an organobromide compound and a synthetic nucleoside that is an analogue of thymidine. It is brominated derivative of deoxyuridine that acts as an antimetabolite or base analog, substituting for thymidine in DNA. It can induce DNA mutations in the same way as 2-aminopurine It is used in the detection of proliferating cells in living tissues, as it can be incorporated into the newly synthesized DNA of replicating cells, then detected using antibodies.
Compound Type
  • Amide
  • Amine
  • Bromide Compound
  • Ether
  • Industrial/Workplace Toxin
  • Lachrymator
  • Organic Compound
  • Organobromide
  • Synthetic Compound
Chemical Structure
Thumb
Synonyms
Synonym
5-Bdu
5-BrdU
5-Bromo-1-(2-deoxy-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)uracil
5-BROMO-2'-DEOXYURIDINE
5-Bromo-2'-deoxyuridine (BRDU)
5-Bromo-2-deoxyuridine
5-Bromo-dURD
5-Bromodeoxyuridine
5-Bromodesoxyuridine
5-Bromouracil deoxyriboside
5-Bromouracil-2-deoxyriboside
5-Budr
BDU
BRDU
Bromoouridine
Bromouracil deoxyriboside
Broxuridine
Brudr
BUDR
Radibud
Uridine, 5-bromo-2'-deoxy- ( )
Chemical FormulaC9H11BrN2O5
Average Molecular Mass307.098 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass305.985 g/mol
CAS Registry Number59-14-3
IUPAC Name5-bromo-1-[4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione
Traditional Namebromodeoxyuridine
SMILESOCC1OC(CC1O)N1C=C(Br)C(=O)NC1=O
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C9H11BrN2O5/c10-4-2-12(9(16)11-8(4)15)7-1-5(14)6(3-13)17-7/h2,5-7,13-14H,1,3H2,(H,11,15,16)
InChI KeyInChIKey=WOVKYSAHUYNSMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as pyrimidine 2'-deoxyribonucleosides. Pyrimidine 2'-deoxyribonucleosides are compounds consisting of a pyrimidine linked to a ribose which lacks a hydroxyl group at position 2.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassNucleosides, nucleotides, and analogues
ClassPyrimidine nucleosides
Sub ClassPyrimidine 2'-deoxyribonucleosides
Direct ParentPyrimidine 2'-deoxyribonucleosides
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Pyrimidine 2'-deoxyribonucleoside
  • Halopyrimidine
  • Pyrimidone
  • Aryl bromide
  • Aryl halide
  • Hydropyrimidine
  • Pyrimidine
  • Heteroaromatic compound
  • Vinylogous amide
  • Tetrahydrofuran
  • Lactam
  • Urea
  • Secondary alcohol
  • Oxacycle
  • Azacycle
  • Organoheterocyclic compound
  • Primary alcohol
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Organobromide
  • Organohalogen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organic oxide
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Alcohol
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External DescriptorsNot Available
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginExogenous
Cellular Locations
  • Cytoplasm
  • Extracellular
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
Applications
Biological Roles
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateSolid
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder.
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting Point192.5°C
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
LogPNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility20.4 g/LALOGPS
logP-0.97ALOGPS
logP-0.69ChemAxon
logS-1.2ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)8.04ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-3ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count5ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count3ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area99.1 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count2ChemAxon
Refractivity58.66 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability24.25 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings2ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyDeposition DateView
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0006-0900000000-e04750766b00074474a72016-06-03View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0006-0900000000-925d1ff97208ed0b090a2016-06-03View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0006-0900000000-dcdaef26976b4e3f0d282016-06-03View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0fkc-6893000000-7763fd70cf78db8f47c52016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-01p9-1790000000-1bcddc7af9f495105a1e2016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-0006-9200000000-e563b0f6f839d4f9148a2016-08-03View Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 400 MHz, D2O, experimental)Not Available2014-09-20View Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 22.53 MHz, D2O, experimental)Not Available2014-09-23View Spectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureOral (4) ; inhalation (4) ; dermal (4)
Mechanism of Toxicity5-bromodeoxyuridine acts on DNA. It induces a random DNA point mutation via base substitution. The base pair will change from an A-T to a G-C or from a G-C to an A-T after a number of replication cycles. As a thymine analog, 5-bromodeoxyuridine normally pairs with adenine.
Metabolism5-bromodeoxyuridine is phosphorylated by thymidine kinase to produce 5-bromodeoxyuridine-phosphate. (4)
Toxicity ValuesLD50: 2500 mg/kg (Intravenous, Mouse) (1) LD50: 3500 mg/kg (Subcutaneous, Mouse) (1) LD50: 3050 mg/kg (Intraperitoneal, Mouse) (1) LD50: 9100 mg/kg (Oral, Mouse) (1)
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)Not listed by IARC. May cause heritable genetic damage.
Uses/SourcesLaboratory chemical used as a mutagen in mutagenesis experiments. It is more commonly used in the detection of proliferating cells in living tissues.
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health Effects5-bromodeoxyuridine is a mutagen (causes mutations), a cytotoxin, a teratogen and a weak carcinogen. The primary harmful effects are genetic mutation, anemia, reproductive disorders (fetal death or abnormality), cataracts, and skin irritation. It can cause respiratory tract irritation if inhaled, skin irritation if it contacts the skin and eye irritation if it contacts the eyes. As a reproductive toxin BrDU would be considered a “particularly hazardous substance” under the OSHA lab standard.
Symptoms5-bromodeoxyuridine can cause hypermotility, diarrhea, weight loss and possibly death if large amounts are repeatedly ingested.
TreatmentEYES: irrigate opened eyes for several minutes under running water. INGESTION: do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water (never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person). Seek immediate medical advice. SKIN: should be treated immediately by rinsing the affected parts in cold running water for at least 15 minutes, followed by thorough washing with soap and water. If necessary, the person should shower and change contaminated clothing and shoes, and then must seek medical attention. INHALATION: supply fresh air. If required provide artificial respiration.
Normal Concentrations
Not Available
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
DrugBank IDNot Available
HMDB IDNot Available
PubChem Compound ID6035
ChEMBL IDNot Available
ChemSpider IDNot Available
KEGG IDNot Available
UniProt IDNot Available
OMIM ID
ChEBI ID472552
BioCyc IDNot Available
CTD IDD001973
Stitch IDBromodeoxyuridine
PDB IDNot Available
ACToR IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
MSDST3D1782.pdf
General References
  1. Lewis RJ (1996). Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials. 9th ed. Volumes 1-3. New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold.
  2. Golomb, BA (1999). A Review of the Scientific Literature As It Pertains to Gulf War Illnesses. Volume 2: Pyridostigmine Bromide. Washington, DC: RAND.
  3. Wikipedia. Bromodeoxyuridine. Last Updated 14 April 2009. [Link]
  4. International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) INCHEM (1992). Poison Information Monograph for Bromine. [Link]
Gene Regulation
Up-Regulated Genes
GeneGene SymbolGene IDInteractionChromosomeDetails
Down-Regulated GenesNot Available

Targets

1. DNA
General Function:
Used for biological information storage.
Specific Function:
DNA contains the instructions needed for an organism to develop, survive and reproduce.
Molecular Weight:
2.15 x 1012 Da
References
  1. Lewis RJ (1996). Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials. 9th ed. Volumes 1-3. New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold.
  2. Wikipedia. Bromodeoxyuridine. Last Updated 14 April 2009. [Link]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Not Available
Gene Name:
TK1
Uniprot ID:
P04183
Molecular Weight:
25468.455 Da
References
  1. Lewis RJ (1996). Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials. 9th ed. Volumes 1-3. New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold.
  2. Wikipedia. Bromodeoxyuridine. Last Updated 14 April 2009. [Link]
General Function:
Temperature-gated cation channel activity
Specific Function:
Receptor-activated non-selective cation channel involved in detection of pain and possibly also in cold perception and inner ear function (PubMed:25389312, PubMed:25855297). Has a central role in the pain response to endogenous inflammatory mediators and to a diverse array of volatile irritants, such as mustard oil, cinnamaldehyde, garlic and acrolein, an irritant from tears gas and vehicule exhaust fumes (PubMed:25389312, PubMed:20547126). Is also activated by menthol (in vitro)(PubMed:25389312). Acts also as a ionotropic cannabinoid receptor by being activated by delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of marijuana (PubMed:25389312). May be a component for the mechanosensitive transduction channel of hair cells in inner ear, thereby participating in the perception of sounds. Probably operated by a phosphatidylinositol second messenger system (By similarity).
Gene Name:
TRPA1
Uniprot ID:
O75762
Molecular Weight:
127499.88 Da
References
  1. Nilius B, Prenen J, Owsianik G: Irritating channels: the case of TRPA1. J Physiol. 2011 Apr 1;589(Pt 7):1543-9. doi: 10.1113/jphysiol.2010.200717. Epub 2010 Nov 15. [21078588 ]