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Carmustine

Catalog No. C183875 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 154-93-8 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea
IUPAC Traditional name
1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea
Synonyms
BCNU, N,N’-Bis(2-chloroethyl)-N-nitrosourea, NSC-409962, Becenun, Bicnu,

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 154-93-8

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Light Yellow to Pale Orange Solid
Melting Point 30-32°C
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Methanol
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
An alkylating and carbamoylating nitrosourea compound. It interacts with DNA, RNA and proteins causing DNA interstrand cross linking which is cytotoxic and leads to apoptotic cell death.

REFERENCES

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  • 3676 (1992)
  • Hickman, M.J., et al.: Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 96(1992)