Carboplatin

- Overview
  - Carboplatin is a platinum-based antineoplastic chemotherapy agent that has been used to treat certain forms of cancer including lung, neck, breast, and cervical cancers.
    
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    Background
    
    Carboplatin is thought to interfere with DNA repair; however, its specific mechanism of action is not well understood.
- Properties
  - CAS Number
    
    41575-94-4
    
    Molecular Formula
    
    C6H12N2O4Pt
    
    Molecular Weight
    
    371.25
    
    Appearance
    
    White crystalline powder
    
    Solubility
    
    sparingly soluble in H2O, very slightly soluble in acetone and alcohol
    
    Other Properties
    
    PH: 5.0-7.0
    Assay: 98.0-102.0%
    Heavy Metals: ≤20 ppm
    
    Storage
    
    -20°C
    
    * For research use only
- Applications
  - Application Description
    
    Cancer Applications: Carboplatin can be used to study its effects on various cancer cell types.