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Cisplatin

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

cis-Diammineplatinum(II) dichloride, cis-Dichlorodiammine platinum(II), cis-Platinum(II) diammine dichloride, Cisplatin

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
Pt(NH3)2Cl2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
300.05
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

cisplatin

form

solid

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

mp

270 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

N.N.Cl[Pt]Cl

InChI

1S/2ClH.2H3N.Pt/h2*1H;2*1H3;/q;;;;+2/p-2

InChI key

LXZZYRPGZAFOLE-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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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.

Application

Cisplatin BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Cisplatin Injection
  • Biochem/physiol Actions

    Potent platinum-based antineoplastic agent. Forms cytotoxic adducts with the DNA dinucleotide d(pGpG), inducing intrastrand cross-links.

    Packaging

    Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.

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    Signal Word

    Danger

    Hazard Classifications

    Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Carc. 1B - Eye Irrit. 2 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

    Target Organs

    Respiratory system

    Storage Class Code

    6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

    WGK

    WGK 3

    Flash Point(F)

    Not applicable

    Flash Point(C)

    Not applicable


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