Description

Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride is a nitrogen mustard alkylating agent, a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). Its primary commercial value lies in its potent cytostatic properties, making it essential for targeted therapeutic applications. This compound is primarily required by pharmaceutical manufacturers and advanced research institutions engaged in oncology drug development and biochemical research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical API: Core active ingredient in the formulation of specific chemotherapeutic agents.
• Oncology Research: Used in biochemical and pharmacological studies to investigate alkylating mechanisms and cytotoxicity.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in pharmaceutical labs.
• Precursor Synthesis: Key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex nitrogen mustard derivatives and prodrugs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	55-86-7
Molecular Formula	C5H11Cl2N • HCl
Molecular Weight	192.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Chlormethine Hydrochloride; Mustine Hydrochloride; 2-Chloro-N-(2-chloroethyl)-N-methylethanamine Hydrochloride; HN2 Hydrochloride; Bis(2-chloroethyl)methylamine Hydrochloride; Mechlorethamine HCl; Nitrogen Mustard Hydrochloride
EINECS	200-248-5

Quality Control

Our Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. We provide material that meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and related substances is supplied with each batch to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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