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Carmustine

CHEBI:CHEBI_3423

Definition

A member of the class of N-nitrosoureas that is 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)urea in which one of the nitrogens is substituted by a nitroso group.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C5H9Cl2N3O2
Molecular Mass
214.05000
Charge
0
SMILES
ClCCNC(=O)N(CCCl)N=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H9Cl2N3O2/c6-1-3-8-5(11)10(9-12)4-2-7/h1-4H2,(H,8,11)
InChIKey
DLGOEMSEDOSKAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea
  • BCNU
  • Bicnu (TN)
  • Bischloroethyl nitrosourea
  • carmustina
  • carmustine
  • Carmustine
  • carmustinum
  • Gliadel
  • N,N'-Bis(2-chloroethyl)-N-nitrosourea

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
2105
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Wikipedia:Carmustine
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CHEBI:3423

Additional References

Wikipedia:Carmustine

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