Category
Nitroso Amines
CAS Number
154-93-8
Molecular Formula
C5H9Cl2N3O2
Molecular Weight
214.05 g/mol
Synonym

Carmustine; N,N'-Bis(2-chloroethyl)-N-nitrosourea; 1,3-Bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea; Urea, N,N'-bis(2-chloroethyl)-N-nitroso ; N,N`-Bis(2-chloroethyl)-N-nitrosourea 1,3-Bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea; 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea;

Keywords
Pharmaceutical Standards
Nitrosamine Standards
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Carmustine is a chemotherapy drug belonging to the class of alkylating agents, specifically a nitrosourea. It works by interfering with DNA and RNA replication, making it effective against various cancers such as brain tumors, multiple myeloma, and lymphomas.