Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
41575-94-4
Standard:
USP,BP,EP,In-house Standards,
Carboplatin is a second-generation platinum-based antineoplastic agent widely used in oncology. Synthesized via the reaction of potassium tetrachloroplatinate with ammonium carbonate, it features the molecular formula C6H12N2O4Pt and CAS number 41575-94-4.
Strictly handled in controlled environments due to potential carcinogenicity. Requires storage in cool, dry areas away from light. Clinical use mandates monitoring of renal function and platelet counts to mitigate severe myelosuppression risks.