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Y0002128

Carmustine

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1,3-Bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea, BCNU

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H9Cl2N3O2
CAS Number:
154-93-8
Molecular Weight:
214.05
MDL number:
MFCD00057706
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard (

)

API family

carmustine

form

(Oily liquid to amorphous solid)

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

30 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

ClCCNC(=O)N(CCCl)N=O

InChI

1S/C5H9Cl2N3O2/c6-1-3-8-5(11)10(9-12)4-2-7/h1-4H2,(H,8,11)

InChI key

DLGOEMSEDOSKAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... GSR(2936)

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General description

Nitrosamines are chemical compounds that can form during drug manufacturing and may pose health risks, including carcinogenicity.

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support, including certificate/ product information sheets, please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Carmustine EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Carc. 1B - Repr. 1B

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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