Description

Bis(Fluoroethyl)Nitrosourea is a specialized nitrosourea derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This compound is valued for its unique molecular structure, which incorporates fluorine atoms and a nitrosourea moiety, making it a critical intermediate for synthesizing novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily sought after by researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating targeted therapeutic agents and high-performance chemical products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the research and synthesis of novel anticancer agents and other therapeutic compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides with specific modes of action.
• Biochemical Probe: Serves as a tool compound in biochemical and pharmacological studies to investigate cellular mechanisms.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing the nitrosourea functional group into complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science Precursor: Investigated for the synthesis of specialized polymers and materials with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Fluoroethyl)Nitrosourea
CAS No.	13908-91-3
Molecular Formula	C5H8F2N3O2
Molecular Weight	180.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-(Nitrosoureylene)bis(2-fluoroethane); 1,3-Bis(2-fluoroethyl)-1-nitrosourea; N,N'-Bis(2-fluoroethyl)-N-nitrosourea; BFNU; NSC 85998; SK&F 86466; FCNU; 2-Fluoroethyl Nitrosourea Dimer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(Fluoroethyl)Nitrosourea is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation and degradation. This material is strictly light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or moisture should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.