Ypenyl (hydrochloride)

Ypenyl hydrochloride is a cytostatic. Ypenyl hydrochloride, belonging to the alkylating agent class, exhibits clear genotoxicity and cell cycle disruption properties. Ypenyl hydrochloride induces chromosomal aberrations in broad bean root tip meristem cells and leads to a decrease in the mitotic index. Ypenyl hydrochloride may be used in cancer research[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[6860-12-4]

UNSPSC

12352005

Target

DNA/RNA Synthesis

Related Pathways

Cell Cycle/DNA Damage

Field of Research

Cancer

Smiles

O=C1NC=C(CN(CCCl)CCCl)C(N1)=O.Cl

Molecular Formula

C9H14Cl3N3O2

Molecular Weight

302.59

References & Citations

[1]Šlotová J, Karpfel Z. Action of Ypenyl [5-bis- (2-chloroethyl) -aminomethyluracil] on the chromosomes of Vicia faba. Biologia plantarum. 1969 Jan;11 (1) :49-59.