Bioactivity | Nimustine hydrochloride (ACNU) is a DNA cross-linking and DNA alkylating agent, which induces DNA replication blocking lesions and DNA double-strand breaks and inhibits DNA synthesis, commonly used in chemotherapy for glioblastomas[1][2][3]. |
Name | Nimustine hydrochloride |
CAS | 55661-38-6 |
Formula | C9H14Cl2N6O2 |
Molar Mass | 309.15 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |