49606-40-8 Usage
Chemical class
Nitrosourea compounds
Common use
Cancer chemotherapy
Specific application
Treatment of brain tumors
Mechanism of action
Potent alkylating agent that damages the DNA of cancer cells
Effect on cancer cells
Leads to cell death
Toxicity
Significant toxic effects on healthy cells
Risks
Associated with a risk of secondary malignancies
Considerations for healthcare professionals
Careful evaluation of potential benefits and risks before using in cancer treatment
Check Digit Verification of cas no
The CAS Registry Mumber 49606-40-8 includes 8 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 5 digits, 4,9,6,0 and 6 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 4 and 0 respectively.
Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 49606-40:
(7*4)+(6*9)+(5*6)+(4*0)+(3*6)+(2*4)+(1*0)=138
138 % 10 = 8
So 49606-40-8 is a valid CAS Registry Number.
