64977-03-3

Basic information

• Product Name: N-{4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]phenyl}-2-chloroacetamide
• CAS NO: 64977-03-3
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₅Cl₃N₂O
• Molecular Weight: 309.6193
• Mol File: 64977-03-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 496.3°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 254°C
• Density: 1.359g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 5.45E-10mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.607
• CAS DataBase Reference: N-{4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]phenyl}-2-chloroacetamide(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: N-{4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]phenyl}-2-chloroacetamide(64977-03-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: N-{4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]phenyl}-2-chloroacetamide(64977-03-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 64977-03-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

N-{4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]phenyl}-2-chloroacetamide is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of organic compounds known as phenylacetamides. It is a potent DNA alkylating agent, which means it can form covalent bonds with DNA bases and lead to mutations in the genetic material. N-{4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]phenyl}-2-chloroacetamide is also used as an anticancer drug, particularly in the treatment of lymphomas and Hodgkin's disease. However, due to its toxic and mutagenic properties, it can also cause serious side effects such as bone marrow suppression and increased risk of leukemia. Therefore, it is important to handle and use this chemical with extreme caution and under the supervision of trained professionals.