Cisplatin
USP/1134357 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: cis-Diammineplatinum(II) dichloride; cis-Dichlorodiammine platinum(II); cis-Platinum(II) diammine dichloride; Cisplatin
CAS Number: 15663-27-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): H6Cl2N2Pt
Molecular Weight: 300.05
MDL Number: MFCD00011623
Linear Formula: Pt(NH3)2Cl2
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | cisplatin |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/2ClH.2H3N.Pt/h2*1H;2*1 |
| InChI key | LXZZYRPGZAFOLE-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 270 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | N.N.Cl[Pt]Cl |
| 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: | Cisplatin USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Cisplatin Injection • Cisplatin for Injection • Carboplatin Injection |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Potent platinum-based antineoplastic agent. Forms cytotoxic adducts with the DNA dinucleotide d(pGpG), inducing intrastrand cross-links. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS06,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H300 - H315 - H317 - H319 - H334 - H335 - H350 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| RIDADR | UN 3288 6.1 / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 270 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |



