Description

2-Fluoroethyl-Nitrosourea is a specialized alkylating agent and nitrosourea derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and a potent alkylating moiety in the design of novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, agrochemical innovators, and academic research institutions focused on medicinal chemistry and chemical biology.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of novel anticancer agents and other therapeutic compounds.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a model alkylating agent in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and prodrug development.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Employed in laboratory research to study DNA alkylation mechanisms and cellular response to nitrosourea exposure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the development of advanced crop protection agents with specific modes of action.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for chemical biology projects and methodological studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoroethyl-Nitrosourea
CAS No.	69112-98-7
Molecular Formula	C₃H₆FN₃O₂
Molecular Weight	135.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Fluoroethyl)-1-nitrosourea; N-(2-Fluoroethyl)-N-nitrosourea; 2-Fluoroethylnitrosourea; FENU; 1-Nitroso-1-(2-fluoroethyl)urea; N-Nitroso-N-(2-fluoroethyl)urea
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoroethyl-Nitrosourea is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and advanced chemical research.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its sensitivity to light and oxidation, prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Reported value provided
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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