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479306

Sigma-Aldrich

cis-Diamineplatinum(II) dichloride

≥99.9% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

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

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Linear Formula:
Pt(NH3)2Cl2
CAS Number:
15663-27-1
Molecular Weight:
300.05
EC Number:
239-733-8
MDL number:
MFCD00011623
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
24871609
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥99.9% trace metals basis

reaction suitability

core: platinum
reagent type: catalyst

mp

270 °C (lit.)

antibiotic activity spectrum

neoplastics

Mode of action

DNA synthesis | interferes

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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Application

cis-Diamineplatinum(II) dichloride can be used as a model drug to test the efficiency of various drug carriers in drug delivery.
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Biochem/physiol Actions

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

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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JAN Code

479306-5G:
479306-50G:
479306-BULK:
479306-VAR:
479306-1G:

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MKCT9185
MKCT1813
MKCR6485

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