13908-30-0

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-(2-chloroethyl)-3-[(3alpha,5alpha)-cholestan-3-yl]urea
• CAS NO: 13908-30-0
• Molecular Formula: C₃₀H₅₃ClN₂O
• Molecular Weight: 493.2076
• Mol File: 13908-30-0.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 599.5°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 316.4°C
• Density: 1.04g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 2.47E-14mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.524
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-(2-chloroethyl)-3-[(3alpha,5alpha)-cholestan-3-yl]urea(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-(2-chloroethyl)-3-[(3alpha,5alpha)-cholestan-3-yl]urea(13908-30-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-(2-chloroethyl)-3-[(3alpha,5alpha)-cholestan-3-yl]urea(13908-30-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 13908-30-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

The chemical 1-(2-chloroethyl)-3-[(3alpha,5alpha)-cholestan-3-yl]urea, also known as chlormethine, is a nitrogen mustard alkylating agent that is used in the treatment of various types of cancer, including Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin lymphomas. It works by interfering with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Chlormethine is a powerful vesicant, meaning it can cause severe skin burns and tissue damage upon contact, and should be handled with extreme care. It is typically administered intravenously or topically as a gel, and can also be used as a component in combination chemotherapy regimens. Despite its potential for serious side effects and toxicity, chlormethine is an important and effective treatment option for certain types of cancer.