cis-Diaminodichloroplatinum(II) PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  Cisplatin
Linear Formula:  Cl2H6N2Pt
Molecular Weight:  300.05 g/mol
CAS Number: 15663-27-1

Properties

Water Solubility <0.1 g/100 mL at 19 ºC
Assay Purity >=99 %
M pt. 270°C
Density 3.740 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H300,H315,H317,H319,H334,H335,H340,H350,H360FD
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P261 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 28439019
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 very toxic hazardous materials
UN Number 3288

Description

Application
Cisplatin is widely used to treat various cancers including testicular ovarian bladder and lung cancers.

Purpose
The purpose of Cisplatin is to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells by interfering with their DNA and cell division.

General Description
Cisplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapy drug that forms cross-links in DNA disrupting cancer cell replication.