Cat Number: API50180

Cyclophosphamide

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CAS Number

50-18-0

Synonyms

Cytoxan
Cyclophosphamid
Cyclophosphane

Description

Precursor of an alkylating nitrogen mustard antineoplastic and immunosuppressive agent that must be activated in the liver to form the active aldophosphamide. It has been used in the treatment of lymphoma and leukemia. Its side effect, alopecia, has been used for defleecing sheep. Cyclophosphamide may also cause sterility, birth defects, mutations, and cancer.

Molecular Weight

261.08

Molecular Formula

C7H15Cl2N2O2P

SMILES

C1CNP(=O)(OC1)N(CCCl)CCCl

EINECS

200-015-4

Appearance

fine white crystalline powder

Boiling Point

336 ℃