Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride

• CAT Number: A000177
• CAS Number: 55-86-7
• Molecular Formula: C5H11Cl2N.HCl
• Molecular Weight: 192.51
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: DNA synthesis
• Storage: -20°C
• InChI: 1S/C5H11Cl2N.ClH/c1-8(4-2-6)5-3-7;/h2-5H2,1H3;1H
• InChIKey: QZIQJVCYUQZDIR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CN(CCCl)CCCl.Cl

Mechlorethamine, an antineoplastic nitrogen mustard also known as HN2 hydrochloride, is a nitrogen analog of sulfur mustard. It is a light yellow brown, crystalline, hygroscopic powder that is very soluble in water and also soluble in alcohol. (Source: http://www.rxlist.com/mustargen-drug.htm).

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