Carmustine (BCNU), DNA alkylating agent (RMML-00120227)
Cat. No.: RMML-00120227
Category: Inhibitors & Activators
INQUIRY
100 mg
25 mg
DNA alkylating agent
Product Features
| Source | Synthetic |
|---|---|
| Purity | > 99% |
| Key Features | DNA alkylating agent; CAS Number: 154-93-8; Purity: > 99%; Soluble in water to 25 mM, in ethanol to 100 mM and in DMSO to 100 mM; Form / State: Solid; Source: Synthetic |
Compound Information
| Biological Description | DNA alkylating agent. Forms interstrand crosslinks in DNA preventing DNA replication and transcription. Inhibitor of glutathione reductase, lipoamide dehydrogenase and trypanothione reductase. Active in vivo. |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 154-93-8 |
| Chemical Name | 1,3-Bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea |
| SMILES | C(CCl)NC(=O)N(CCCl)N=O |
| Molecular Formula | C5H9Cl2N3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 214.05 Da |
| PubChem Identifier | 2578 |
Storage & Shipping
| 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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| Solubility | Soluble in water to 25 mM, in ethanol to 100 mM and in DMSO to 100 mM |
| Storage & Shipping | Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. |
For research use only. Not for clinical use.
