Description
Lomustine is a nitrosourea alkylator that exhibits anticancer chemotherapeutic activity. Lomustine is clinically used to treat various forms of cancer and is one component of the “PCV” regimen.
Lomustine is a nitrosourea alkylator that exhibits anticancer chemotherapeutic activity. Lomustine is clinically used to treat various forms of cancer and is one component of the “PCV” regimen.
Cas No. | 13010-47-4 |
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Purity | ≥98% |
Formula | C9H16ClN3O2 |
Formula Wt. | 233.70 |
Chemical Name | N-(2-Chloroethyl)-N'-cyclohexyl-N-nitrosourea |
IUPAC Name | 1-(2-chloroethyl)-3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosourea |
Synonym | Belustine; Cecenu' CeeNU; CiNU |
Melting Point | 90°C |
Solubility | Soluble in ethanol or chloroform or acetone. |
Appearance | Yellowish Crystal |
Store Temp | 4°C |
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Ship Temp | Ambient |
MSDS | L5648 MSDS PDF |
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Info Sheet | L5648 Info Sheet PDF |
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Kamiya S. Synthesis of antitumor nitrosourea derivatives and chemical studies of their mechanism of action. Eisei Shikenjo Hokoku. 1986;(104):1-19. PMID: 3471287.