Chlorambucil

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Description

A nitrogen mustard alkylating agent commonly used to treat lymphocytic leukemia. It induces apoptosis in chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells.

Specifications

Cas No.	305-03-3
Product ID	C2946
Product Name	Chlorambucil
Chemical Name	4-[Bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]benzenebutanoic acid
Synonym	Amboclorin; Leukeran
Formula Wt.	304.21
Melting Point	64^oC-66^oC
Purity	≥98%
Solubility	Soluble in alcohol, chloroform or acetone. Insoluble in water.
Store Temp	+4^oC
References	Begleiter, A., Mowat, M., Israels, L.G., Johnston, J.B. Leuk. Lymphoma. 23:187-201 (1996). King, D., Pringle, J.H., Hutchinson, M., Cohen, G.M. Leukemia. 12:1553-60 (1998).