13907-60-3

Basic information

• Product Name: 1,1'-(2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-phenylene)bis[3-(2-chloroethyl)-3-nitrosourea]
• Synonyms: 1,1'-(2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-phenylene)bis[3-(2-chloroethyl)-3-nitrosourea]
• CAS NO: 13907-60-3
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₂₂Cl₂N₆O₄
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Mol File: 13907-60-3.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1,1'-(2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-phenylene)bis[3-(2-chloroethyl)-3-nitrosourea](CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1,1'-(2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-phenylene)bis[3-(2-chloroethyl)-3-nitrosourea](13907-60-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1,1'-(2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-phenylene)bis[3-(2-chloroethyl)-3-nitrosourea](13907-60-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 13907-60-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Class

Nitrosourea alkylating agents

Function

Damages the DNA in cancer cells, leading to their death

Administration

Intravenous infusion

Ability

Can cross the blood-brain barrier

Effectiveness

Treats various types of cancer, including brain tumors and Hodgkin's lymphoma

Side effects

Bone marrow suppression, nausea, increased susceptibility to infections

Precaution

Must be administered under the close supervision of healthcare professionals

Potency

Highly potent and toxic chemical

Upstream product

• 3102-87-2 tetramethyl-p-phenylenediamine 
• 13908-70-8 1-(2-Chloro-ethyl)-3-{4-[3-(2-chloro-ethyl)-ureido]-2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-phenyl}-urea 

Relevant articles and documents

The synthesis of potential anticancer agents. XXXVI. N-nitrosoureas. II. Haloalkyl derivatives.

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