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Meta-Chlorambucil(CAT: C000096) is a notable chemical compound widely employed in pharmaceutical and organic chemistry. It functions as an alkylating agent, making it valuable for its ability to interfere with the DNA in rapidly dividing cells, particularly cancer cells. In pharmaceutical applications, it is used as an anticancer drug, primarily for treating leukemia and lymphoma. Its organic chemistry significance lies in its role as a precursor for synthesizing various pharmaceutical agents.
Catalog Number | C000096 |
CAS Number | 134862-11-6 |
Synonyms | 3-[Bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]benzenebutanoic Acid; Chlorambucil Impurity |
Molecular Formula | C₁₄H₁₉Cl₂NO₂ |
Purity | ≥95% |
Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
Storage | -20°C |
Reference | Cogia, A., et al.: Leuk. Lymph., 53, 1961 (2012); Tonino, S.H., et al.: Leuk. Lymph., 53, 1785 (2012); Smolej, L., et al.: Curr. Pharma. Design., 18, 3399 (2012) |