Nimustine hydrochloride, DNA alkylator (ab142662)
Key features and details
- DNA alkylator and cross-linking agent
- CAS Number: 55661-38-6
- Purity: > 98%
- Soluble in water
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Nimustine hydrochloride, DNA alkylator -
Description
DNA alkylator and cross-linking agent -
Biological description
DNA alkylator and cross-linking agent. Antineoplastic agent. Active in vivo. -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
55661-38-6 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
3-[(4-Amino-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)methyl]-1-(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea hydrochloride -
Molecular weight
309.16 -
Molecular formula
C9H13ClN6O2.HCl -
PubChem identifier
91657 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
Toxic, refer to SDS for further information.
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SMILES
CC1=NC=C(C(=N1)N)CNC(=O)N(CCCl)N=O.Cl -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas