Carmustine

About Carmustine

Carmustine is a high-purity reference standard of Carmustine carrying the CAS registry number 154-93-8. With the molecular formula C5H9Cl2N3O2, it has a molar mass of 214.05 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea. It is also known as N-Nitroso Carmustine or Carmustin.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As a reference sample of Carmustine, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Carmustine is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Carmustine
Catalogue No.	VQ-022024
CAS Number	154-93-8
IUPAC name	1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea
Molecular formula	C₅H₉Cl₂N₃O₂
Molecular weight	214.05 g/mol
Exact mass	213.0072
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	DLGOEMSEDOSKAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(CCl)NC(=O)N(CCCl)N=O
PubChem CID	2578

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	61.8 Å²
Synonyms	N-Nitroso Carmustine, Carmustin, Bischloroethyl nitrosourea, Urea, N,N'-bis(2-chloroethyl)-N-nitroso-, FDA 0345, SRI 1720, Camustine, Carustine, DTI-015, 1,3-Bis(beta-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea, SRI-1720, 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)-3-nitrosourea

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H300Fatal if swallowed
H350May cause cancer
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements: P203, P264, P270, P280, P301 + P316, P318, P321, P330, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Carmustine?

The CAS Registry Number of Carmustine is 154-93-8. It is also known as N-Nitroso Carmustine, Carmustin, Bischloroethyl nitrosourea.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Carmustine?

Carmustine has the molecular formula C5H9Cl2N3O2 and a molecular weight of 214.05 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea.

What is Carmustine used for?

Carmustine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Carmustine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Carmustine can I order?

We supply Carmustine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Carmustine?

Yes. Every lot of Carmustine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Carmustine be shipped internationally?

Yes. Carmustine is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.