ISSN:
0306-042X
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
5-Fluorouracil and 5,6-dihydro-5-fluorouracil were analysed in the plasma of patients by combined gas chromatography mass spectrometry. 5-Bromouracil was the internal standard. After extraction from plasma with an isopropanol-diethyl ether mixture (20/80) the components were pentylated and the derivatives produced extracted into diethyl ether. Electron impact mass spectrometry was used for the simultaneous quantitative determinations of 5-fluorouracil and 5,6-dihydro-5-fluorouracil (detection limit 10 ng mI-1 5-fluorouracil, 80 ng mI-1 5,6-dihydro-5-fluorouracil). Chemical ionization was utilized to measure 5,6-dihydro-5-fluorouracil concentrations 〈80 ng mI-1 (sensitivity 10 ng mI-1). The biological applicability of these two techniques was demonstrated by analysing plasma samples from patients after administration of 5-fluorouracil or 5′-deoxyfluorouridine by intravenous injections and infusions.
Additional Material:
7 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bms.1200090806
