| Identification | |
| Name: | Busulfan |
| Synonyms: | Myleran; Busulfex; Busulphan; Tetramethylene bis(methanesulfonate); 1,4-Dimethanesulfonoxybutane; 1,4-Butanediol dimethanesulfonate; 3,6-Endoxohexahydrophthalic Anhydride |
| CAS: | 55-98-1 |
| EINECS: | 200-250-2 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H14O6S2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 246.29 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C6H14O6S2/c1-13(7,8)11-5-3-4-6-12-14(2,9)10/h3-6H2,1-2H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2811 6.1/PG 1 |
| Density: | 1.35 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Moisture Sensitive |
| Water Solubility: | Decomposes |
| Solubility: | Decomposes in water |
| Appearance: | White Crystalline Solid |
| Specification: |
? Busulfan , with CAS number of 55-98-1, can be called 1,4-Bis(methyl sulfonoxy)butane;busulphan ; 1,4-dimethanesulfonoxybutane ; 1,4-Butanediol dimethyl sulfonate; busulfex ; tetramethylene bis(methanesulfonate) . It is a?white crystalline solid,?Busulfan (CAS NO.55-98-1) can be used as alkylating agent with antileukemic activity. It can be used for antineoplastic. |
| Report: |
NTP 10th Report on Carcinogens. IARC Cancer Review: Group 1 IMEMDT ?? IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 7 (1987),p. 137.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.:?) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Animal Inadequate Evidence IMEMDT ?? IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 4 (1974),p. 247.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.:?) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Human Inadequate Evidence IMEMDT ?? IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 4 (1974),p. 247.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.:?) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) . EPA Genetic Toxicology Program. |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| Storage Temperature: | Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, Under Inert Atmosphere |
| Color: | White needles Crystals |
| Usage: | Alkylating agent with antileukemic activity. Antineoplastic |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
T:Toxic
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