Inquire About a Product| Product: | Carmustine | ||||||||
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| Catalog Number: | 5084 | ||||||||
| CAS Number: | 154-93-8 | ||||||||
| Synonyms: |
1,3-Bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea; BCNU |
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| Formula: | C5H9Cl2N3O2 | ||||||||
| Chemical Purity: | >98% | ||||||||
| Molecular Weight: | 214.05 | ||||||||
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| Appearance: | Amorphous solid | ||||||||
| Category: | Unlabeled Reference Standards | ||||||||
| Stability: | Stable under recommended storage conditions. | ||||||||
| Storage: |
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C. Store under inert gas. Moisture sensitive |
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| Transportation: |
IATA: Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Number: UN2811; Packing Group: II; Shipping Name: Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. (Carmustine) |
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| Literature References: |
Stahl, et al. Chem. Res. Toxicol. 5, 106, (1992); Becker, K. and H.R. Schirmer Meth. Enzymol. 251, 173, (1995); Arredondo, S.A., et al., Role Of Dimerization In The Catalytic Properties Of The Escherichia Coli Disulfide Isomerase DsbC. J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. 284, 23972-9, (2009); Skretas, G., and Georgiou, G., Simple Genetic Selection Protocol For Isolation Of Overexpressed Genes That Enhance Accumulation Of Membrane-integrated Human G Protein-coupled Receptors In Escherichia Coli. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 76, 5852-9, (2010); Blazeck, J., and Alper, H., Systems Metabolic Engineering: Genome-scale Models And Beyond. Biotechnol. J. 5, 647-59, (2010); Merck 14,1845 |
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| Description: |
Carmustine is a DNA alkylating agent causing DNA interstrand crosslinks. Effective against glioma and other solid tumors |