Bischloroethyl Nitrosourea (BCNU) (Carmustine) can cause cancer according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts. It can cause developmental toxicity according to state or federal government labeling requirements. Carmustine is a member of the class of N-nitrosoureas that is 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)urea in which one of the nitrogens is substituted by a nitroso group. Among its listed roles, it functions as a alkylating agent and an antineoplastic agent. It belongs to the class of N-nitrosoureas and an organochlorine compound. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Alkylating agents, Antineoplastic agents and Cytotoxics. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-cancer agents and antineoplastics. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Carmubris, Nitrumon and Becenun. Its PubChem CID is 2578.
Carmustine
| CAS No | 154-93-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C5H9Cl2N3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 214.05 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea |
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Bischloroethyl Nitrosourea (BCNU) (Carmustine) can cause cancer according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts. It can cause developmental toxicity according to state or federal government labeling requirements.
The listed CAS number is 154-93-8.
The listed molecular formula is C5H9Cl2N3O2.
The listed molecular weight is 214.05 g/mol.
1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea.
The source lists Carmubris, Nitrumon and Becenun.