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Carboplatin

DNA cross-linking agent, powder

Synonym(s):

cis-Diammine(1,1-cyclobutanedicarboxylato) platinum

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Linear Formula:
[C4H6(CO2)2]Pt(NH3)2
CAS Number:
41575-94-4
Molecular Weight:
371.25
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
24278303
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
EC Number:
255-446-0
MDL number:
MFCD00070464
Form:
powder
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Product Name

Carboplatin,

form

powder

Quality Segment

100

antibiotic activity spectrum

neoplastics

originator

Bristol-Myers Squibb

SMILES string

N.N.O=C1O[Pt]OC(=O)C12CCC2

InChI

1S/C6H8O4.2H3N.Pt/c7-4(8)6(5(9)10)2-1-3-6;;;/h1-3H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);2*1H3;/q;;;+2/p-2

InChI key

OLESAACUTLOWQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

General description

Carboplatin is used to treat testicular, ovarian and breast cancer.

Application

Carboplatin has been used:
  • in chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia mouse model and treatment
  • to induce cell death in a large subset of colorectal cancer cells
  • in the evaluation of cell proliferation and chemosensitivity
  • as a positive control for suppressed cell growth

Biochem/physiol Actions

Carboplatin is a platinum-based antineoplastic drug that damages DNA by forming intrastrand cross-links with neighboring guanine residues. Tumors acquire resistance to these drugs through the loss of DNA-mismatch repair (MMR) activity and the resultant decrease in the induction of programmed cell death.

Features and Benefits

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This compound was developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

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GHS08,GHS07

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Muta. 1B - Repr. 1B - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

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