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Mechlorethamine hydrochloride

Mechlorethamine hydrochloride chemical structure
CAS Number55-86-7
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight192.51 g/mol

What is Mechlorethamine hydrochloride?

Mechlorethamine hydrochloride is a chemical compound with CAS number 55-86-7. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Mechlorethamine hydrochloride was used in a fluorescence-based apurinic/apyrimidinic site cleavage assay for the identification of apurinic/apyrimidinic endonuclease inhibitors in human cells1. It was used in a study to demonstrate the effect of povidone iodine ointment against skin toxicity caused by sulphur and nitrogen mustard2.

Specifications

Linear Formula

(ClCH2CH2)2NCH3·HCl

Molecular Weight

192.51 g/mol

Assay/Purity

98%

Solubility

H2O: very soluble
alcohol: soluble

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
GHS06GHS06
GHS08GHS08
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H300-H314-H340-H350-H360D

Precautionary Statements

P201-P264-P280-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Melting Point

108-111 °C(lit.)

EC Number

200-246-0

WGK Germany

3

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