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Melphalan, 94%

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Description

Melphalan, CAS # 148-82-3, belongs to the class of nitrogen mustards with anti-neoplastic activity. | CAS: 148-82-3 | C13H18Cl2N2O2 | 305.2 g/mol

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General Description

  • Melphalan is a phenylalanine derivative of nitrogen mustard with antineoplastic activity with the capacity to alkylate nucleic acids
  • Melphalan alkylates DNA at the N-7 position of guanine and induces DNA interstrand cross-linkages, resulting in the inhibition of DNA/RNA synthesis, inducing cytotoxicity against both dividing and non-dividing tumor cells

Applications

  • Melphalan has been used in in vitro experiments to treat multiple myeloma in cell lines and breast cancer cell lines
  • In in vivo experiments, using rats, it shows a potent therapeutic effect in cases of sarcomatous pulmonary metastases
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 148-82-3
Molecular Formula C13H18Cl2N2O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 305.2
InChI Key SGDBTWWWUNNDEQ-LBPRGKRZSA-N
Synonym melphalan, alkeran, melfalan, phenylalanine mustard, l-sarcolysine, l-pam, l-sarcolysin, l-phenylalanine mustard, levofalan, p-l-sarcolysinShow MoreShow Less
PubChem CID 460612
ChEBI CHEBI:28876
IUPAC Name (2S)-2-amino-3-[4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]phenyl]propanoic acid
SMILES C1=CC(=CC=C1CC(C(=O)O)N)N(CCCl)CCCl

Specifications

Melting Point 180.0°C
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Assay Percent Range 93% min. (HPLC)
Linear Formula (ClCH2CH2)2NC6H4CH2CH(NH2)COOH
Quantity 5 g
Formula Weight 305.2
Percent Purity 94%
Chemical Name or Material Melphalan

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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Melphalan
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 1
  • Acute toxicity Category 2
  • Carcinogenicity Category 1B
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Reproductive toxicity Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H330-Fatal if inhaled.
  • H350-May cause cancer.
  • H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H361-Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
  • H300-Fatal if swallowed.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P362-Take off contaminated clothing.

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