Nimustine Hydrochloride
Description
DNA cross-linker used to treat malignant glioma.
Specifications
Cas No. 55661-38-6
Product ID N3452
Product Name Nimustine Hydrochloride
Chemical Name N'-[(4-Amino-2-methyl-5-pyrimidinyl)methyl]-N-(2- chloroethyl)-N-nitrosourea hydrochloride
Synonym ACNU; Nidran
Formula Wt. 309.16
Melting Point 170oC-171oC
Purity ≥97%
Solubility Soluble in methanol and n-butanol. Practically insoluble in ethyl acetate, ether, chloroform and benzene.
Stability Decomposes slowly in humid air.
Store Temp +4°C
References Kono, K., Takahashi, JA., Ueba, T. J. Neuro- Oncol. 56:101-108 (2002).
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