Carboplatin is a second-generation platinum compound with a broad spectrum of antineoplastic properties. Carboplatin contains a platinum atom complexed with two ammonia groups and a cyclobutane-dicarboxyl residue. This agent is activated intracellularly to form reactive platinum complexes that bind to nucleophilic groups such as GC-rich sites in DNA, thereby inducing intrastrand and interstrand DNA cross-links, as well as DNA-protein cross-links. These carboplatin-induced DNA and protein effects result in apoptosis and cell growth inhibition.
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Chemical |
CAS Num |
41575-94-4 |
Chemical Formula |
C6H12N2O4Pt |
Molecular Weight |
371.25 |
IUPAC Chemical Name |
platinum, diammine [1,1-cyclobutane-dicarboxylato(2-)-0,0’]-,(SP-4-2) |
Elemental Analysis |
C, 19.41; H, 3.26; N, 7.55; O, 17.24; Pt, 52.55 |
Synonym |
Carboplatin Hexal; Carboplatino; US brand names |
Solubility |
Soluble in water at 5 mg / mL |
SMILES Code |
[O-]C(C1(CCC1)C([O-])=O)=O.[Pt+2].N.N |
Biological |
Targets and Effects |
N/A |
Pathways |
Apoptosis |
Physical |
Appearance |
white solid powder |
Purity |
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis) |
Shipping Condition |
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs. |
Storage Condition |
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years). |
Shelf Life |
>10 years if stored properly |