Description

1-(2-Chloroethyl)-1-Nitrosourea is a specialized alkylating agent belonging to the nitrosourea class of compounds. This chemical is of significant interest in research and development due to its potent biological activity and role as a key intermediate. It is primarily sought after by professionals in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors for advanced synthetic and investigative work. Its unique structure makes it a valuable tool for studying biochemical mechanisms and developing novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of experimental chemotherapeutic agents and other bioactive molecules.
• Biochemical Studies: Used as a model alkylating agent in laboratory research to investigate DNA damage, mutagenesis, and cellular repair pathways.
• Anticancer Agent Development: Acts as a key building block for creating novel nitrosourea-based compounds being evaluated for oncology applications.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for chemical biology studies and medicinal chemistry programs.
• Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Chloroethyl)-1-Nitrosourea
CAS No.	2365-30-2
Molecular Formula	C3H6ClN3O2
Molecular Weight	151.55 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea; 1-Nitroso-1-(2-chloroethyl)urea; N-(2-Chloroethyl)-N-nitrosourea; CENU; NSC 55475; Nitrosourea, 1-(2-chloroethyl)-1-; 1-(2-Chloroethyl)-3-nitrosourea
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Chloroethyl)-1-Nitrosourea is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by FT-IR and purity determination by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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