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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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Linear Formula:
Pt(NH3)2Cl2
CAS Number:
15663-27-1
Molecular Weight:
300.05
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
EC Number:
239-733-8
MDL number:
MFCD00011623

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Product Name

Cisplatin, British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

InChI key

LXZZYRPGZAFOLE-UHFFFAOYSA-L

InChI

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

SMILES string

N.N.Cl[Pt]Cl

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

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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.

    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.

    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

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    GHS06,GHS08

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    Respiratory system

    Storage Class

    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

    Hazard Classifications

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

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