78280-37-2 Usage
Chemical class
Nitrosoureas
Function
Highly reactive alkylating agent
Medical use
Treatment of various forms of cancer, including brain tumors and malignant melanoma
Ability
Crosses the blood-brain barrier
Mechanism of action
Binds to and damages DNA
Effect on cancer cells
Inhibition of cell division and eventual death
Risk
Potent cytotoxic effects on normal, healthy cells
Side effects
Bone marrow suppression, nausea, and vomiting
Status
Important therapeutic option for management of certain types of cancer
Check Digit Verification of cas no
The CAS Registry Mumber 78280-37-2 includes 8 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 5 digits, 7,8,2,8 and 0 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 3 and 7 respectively.
Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 78280-37:
(7*7)+(6*8)+(5*2)+(4*8)+(3*0)+(2*3)+(1*7)=152
152 % 10 = 2
So 78280-37-2 is a valid CAS Registry Number.
InChI:InChI=1/C5H11Cl2N3O/c6-1-3-10(4-2-7)9-5(8)11/h1-4H2,(H3,8,9,11)
