236910
CAS Number
15663-27-1Grade
Reagent GradeMDL Number
MFCD00011623Molecular Formula
Pt(NH3)2Cl2Molecular Weight
300.05EU Commodity Code
38220090UN DOT Shipping
UN3288 PGIIShipping Temp
RTStorage Temp
-20°CCisplatin
cis-Dichlorodiammine platinum(II); cis-Platinum(II) diammine dichloride; Cisplatin; Briplatin, Cismaplat, Cisplatyl, Lederplatin, Neoplatin, Platamine, Platinex, Platiblastin, Platinol, Platinoxan
Chemotherapeutic agent for use in preventing the advancement of testicular cancer. Potent platinum-based antineoplastic agent. Forms cytotoxic adducts with the DNA dinucleotide d(pGpG), inducing intrastrand cross-links.
Appearance
Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Melting Point
270°C (lit.)
Infrared Spectrum
Conforms to standard
Trichloroamine Platinate
≤1%
Solubility
DMSO (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Form
Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
