Carmustine
USP/1096724 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 1,3-
CAS Number: 154-93-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H9Cl2N3O2
Molecular Weight: 214.05
MDL Number: MFCD00057706
Linear Formula: C5H9Cl2N3O2
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | carmustine |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| form | (Oily liquid to amorphous solid) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C5H9Cl2N3O2/c6-1-3-8-5 |
| InChI key | DLGOEMSEDOSKAD-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 30 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | ClCCNC(=O)N(CCCl)N=O |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Carmustine USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays. Also used to prepare standard and system suitability solutions for the assay and impurity analysis according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP). • Carmustine for Injection • Carmustine |
| General description: | Nitrosamines are chemical compounds that can form during drug manufacturing and may pose health risks, including carcinogenicity. This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support, including certificate/ product information sheets, please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS06,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H300 - H350 - H360 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P280 - P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 - P308 + P313 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1 / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 30 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |



