Hydroxyurea

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SKU:: H9120
Molecular Weight:: 76.06
Storage Conditions:: 4°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 127-07-1
Extra Details:: Hydroxyurea is used as an inhibitor of DNA synthesis. As an anti-neoplastic, hydroxyurea inhibits ribonucleoside reductase and DNA replication. A potential therapy for sickle cell anemia which involves the nitrosylation of sickle cell hemoglobin. Horseradish peroxidase catalyzes nitric oxide formation from hydroxyurea in the presence of hydrogen peroxide. Synonyms: Carbamohydroxamic acid; N-Carbamoylhydroxylamine; N-Hydroxyurea; Biosupressin; Carbamohydroxamic Acid; Carbamoyl Oxime; Cytodrox; Droxia; HU; Hidrix; Hydrea; Hydreia; Hydroxycarbamide; Hydroxycarbamine; N-(Aminocarbonyl)hydroxylamine; Hydroxylurea; Hydura; Hydurea; Litaler; Litalir; N-Carbamoylhydroxylamine; NCI C04831; NSC 32065; Oxyurea; SK 22591; SQ 1089 CAS Number: 127-07-1 Molecular Formula: CH4N2O2 Molecular Weight: 76.06 Purity: 97-103% Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder Solubility: Soluble in water, practically insoluble in alcohol, soluble in hot alcohol. Identification (IR): Passes USP Loss on Drying: ≤0.5% Urea: ≤0.5% Heavy Metals (Pb): ≤0.002% Melting Point: 138-145°C Related Substances: ≤0.2% Chloride: ≤0.005% Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt.