Altretamine

• Catalog No.: A575765
• CAS Number: 645-05-6
• M. F.: C9H18N6
• M. W.: 210.27942
• Storage: Refrigerator

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 2-N,2-N,4-N,4-N,6-N,6-N-hexamethyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine
• IUPAC Traditional name: altretamine
• Synonyms: 2,4,6-Tris(dimethylamino)-1,3,5-triazine; 1,3,5-Tris(dimethylamino)-s-triazine; HEXAMETHYLMELAMINE; ENT 50852; HMM; N2,N2,N4,N4,N6,N6-Hexamethyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine; Hemel; Hexylen; NSC 13875; Hexalen

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 645-05-6

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: White Solid
• Melting Point: 172-174°C
• Solubility: Chloroform
• Solubility: Methanol
• Storage Condition: Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)

An antitumor agent which also acts as a chemosterilant for male houseflies and other insects. Antineoplastic.

REFERENCES

• Chang, S.C., et al.: Science, 144, 57 (1964)
• Ames, M.M., et al.: Cancer Res., 39, 5016 (1964)
• D’Incalci, M., et al.: Br. J. Cancer, 41, 630 (1964)