Carmustine
TL;DR: Carmustine (CAS 154-93-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H9Cl2N3O2 and molecular weight 213.00719 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea
Also Known As: carmustine, Carmustin, Nitrumon, BCNU, Gliadel
Application Areas
Top 5 of 18 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C5H9Cl2N3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 213.00719 g/mol |
| XLogP | 1.5 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 61.8 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 213.00719 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 12 |
| Complexity | 156.0 |
| Melting Point | 86 to 90 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C(CCl)NC(=O)N(CCCl)N=O |
| InChIKey | DLGOEMSEDOSKAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Carmustine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Carmustine (CAS 154-93-8) has the molecular formula C5H9Cl2N3O2 and a molecular weight of 213.01 g/mol. Reported properties include a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include carmustine and Carmustin.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Carmustine
Property Insights of Carmustine
The XLogP value of 1.5 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Carmustine. The TPSA of 61.8 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Carmustine. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Carmustine has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Carmustine?
The CAS number of Carmustine is 154-93-8.
What is the molecular formula of Carmustine?
The molecular formula of Carmustine is C5H9Cl2N3O2.
What is the molecular weight of Carmustine?
The molecular weight of Carmustine is 213.00719 g/mol.
What are the applications of Carmustine?
Carmustine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton...
Where can I buy Carmustine?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Carmustine?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Carmustine and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.