Hydroxyurea, Purity ≥98%

Synonym: 127-07-1; Hydrea; Biosupressin; Hydroxycarbamide; Hydroxyurea

MDL: MFCD00007943
CAS Number: 127-07-1
Compound CID: 3657

Product Size

500 mg; 1 g; 2 g; 5 g

Price

Datasheet

MSDS

Properties

Description

Hydroxyurea, soluble in DMSO and water and insoluble in ethanol, is an antineoplastic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis. The molecular weight of the compound is 76.05, and its molecular formula is CH₄N₂O₂.

Molecular Weight

76.05

Molecular Formula

CH₄N₂O₂

Form

Lyophilized powder

Purity

Impurities

Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.

Solubility

In vitro: DMSO: 14 mg/mL (184.08 mM); Water: 14 mg/mL (184.08 mM); Ethanol: insoluble

Identity

Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.

Applications

Hydroxyurea can be studied extensively for its potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and essential thrombocythemia.