Description of L-Phenylalanine,4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]-, hydrochloride (1:1)

Detail of > 3223-07-2

• CAS Number:
• 3223-07-2
• Name:

• L-Phenylalanine,4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]-, hydrochloride (1:1)

• Superlist Name:
• Melphalan hydrochloride
• Formula:
• C13H18 Cl2 N2 O2 . Cl H
• Molecular Structure:
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• Synonyms:
• Alanine,3-[p-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]phenyl]-, monohydrochloride, L- (8CI); L-Phenylalanine,4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]-, monohydrochloride (9CI); Melphalan hydrochloride
• Molecular Weight:
• 341.69
• Density:
• g/cm³
• Boiling Point:
• 473.1°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point:
• 239.9°C
• Safety:
• Deadly poison by intravenous route. Human systemic effects by ingestion: nausea and vomiting. Questionable carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic data. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Cl⁻, NO_x, and HCl.Details