Dacarbazine is a triazene derivative with antineoplastic activity. Dacarbazine alkylates and cross-links DNA during all phases of the cell cycle, resulting in disruption of DNA function, cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis.
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Chemical |
CAS Num |
4342-03-4 |
Chemical Formula |
C6H10N6O |
Molecular Weight |
182.18 |
IUPAC Chemical Name |
(E)-5-(3,3-dimethyltriaz-1-en-1-yl)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide |
Exact Mass |
182.09161 |
Elemental Analysis |
C, 39.56; H, 5.53; N, 46.13; O, 8.78 |
Synonym |
Biocarbazine; Dacarbazina; Dacarbazina Almirall; Dacarbazine DTIC; Dakarbazin; Dimethyl (triazeno) imidazolecarboxamide; Dimethyl Triazeno Imidazol Carboxamide; Dimethyl Triazeno Imidazole Carboxamide; Imidazole Carboxamide |
Solubility |
Soluble in DMSO, not in water |
SMILES Code |
O=C(C1=C(/N=N/N(C)C)NC=N1)N |
Biological |
Targets and Effects |
N/A |
Pathways |
alkylating agent AAA 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 |
>2 years if stored properly |