Lomustine
Also known as 1-(2-Chloroethyl)-3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosourea, Belustine, CeeNU
Key facts
What buyers check first
- Appearance
- Solid
- Melting point
- 90 °C
- Solubility
- Solubility in water, 0.1N NaOH, 0.1N HCl, or 10% ethanol: <0.05 mg/mL, in absolute ethan…
- HS code
- 292429
- Category
- Oncology and immunology drugs

What is Lomustine?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Lomustine is an N-nitrosourea that is urea in which one of the nitrogens is substituted by a 2-chloroethyl group and by a nitroso group, while the other nitrogen is substituted by a cyclohexyl group. An alkylating antineoplastic agent, it is used in the treatment of brain tumours, lung cancer, malignant melanoma and other solid tumours. It has a role as an alkylating agent and an antineoplastic agent. It is an organochlorine compound and a member of N-nitrosoureas.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- 1-(2-chloroethyl)-3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosourea
- CAS number
- 13010-47-4 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 235-859-2
- Molecular formula
- C9H16ClN3O2
- UNII
- 7BRF0Z81KG
- MDL number
- MFCD00012392
- InChIKey
- GQYIWUVLTXOXAJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C9H16ClN3O2/c10-6-7-13(12-15)9(14)11-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h8H,1-7H2,(H,11,14)
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- C1CCC(CC1)NC(=O)N(CCCl)N=O
Synonyms
- 1-(2-Chloroethyl)-3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosourea
- Belustine
- CeeNU
- CCNU
- Cecenu
- CINU
- Chloroethylcyclohexylnitrosourea
- Lomustina
- N-(2-Chloroethyl)-N'-cyclohexyl-N-nitrosourea
- Urea, N-(2-chloroethyl)-N'-cyclohexyl-N-nitroso-
- Lomustinum
- Gleostine
- Cyclohexyl chloroethyl nitrosourea
- 1-(2-Chloroethyl)-3-cyclohexylnitrosourea
- ICIG 1109
- (Chloro-2-ethyl)-1-cyclohexyl-3-nitrosourea
- RB 1509
- (Cloro-2-etil)-1-cicloesil-3-nitrosourea
- 3-(2-chloroethyl)-1-cyclohexyl-3-nitrosourea
- Prava
- CCN-U
- 1-Nitrosourea, 1-(2-chloroethyl)-3-cyclohexyl-
- 2-chloro-N-(cyclohexyl-C-hydroxycarbonimidoyl)-N-nitrosoethan-1-amine
- Lomeblastin
- Belustin
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- Lucostin
- Lucostine
- chloroethylcyclo-hexylnitrosourea
- Citostal
- SRI 2200
- Urea, 1-(2-chloroethyl)-3-cyclohexyl-1-nitroso-
- CCNU, NSC 79037
- Lomustina (INN-Spanish)
- CCNU [Chloroethyl nitrosoureas]
- Lomustine, 1-(2-Chloroethyl)-3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosourea
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | Solidexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Melting point | 90 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Solubility | Solubility in water, 0.1N NaOH, 0.1N HCl, or 10% ethanol: <0.05 mg/mL, in absolute ethanol: 70 mg/mLexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 233.70 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 233.0931 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 2.25calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 61.77 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 1calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 3calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 4calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 15calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 1calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0.89calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Murcko scaffold
The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H228Flammable solid.
- H242Heating may cause a fire.
- H301Toxic if swallowed.
- H340May cause genetic defects.
- H350May cause cancer.
- H360May damage fertility or the unborn child.
- H370Causes damage to organs.
- H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements (23)
- P203Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
- P210Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P234Keep only in original packaging.
- P235Keep cool.
- P240Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment.
- P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P301 + P316If swallowed: Get emergency medical help immediately.
- P308 + P316If exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately.
- P318If exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
- P319Get medical help if you feel unwell.
- P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
- P330Rinse mouth.
- P370 + P378In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
- P403Store in a well-ventilated place.
- P405Store locked up.
- P410Protect from sunlight.
- P411Store at temperatures not exceeding the specified limit.
- P420Store separately.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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107 suppliers in 18 countries
- China41
- United States35
- Germany5
- United Kingdom5
- Spain3
- Hong Kong3
- and 12 more countries
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Nitrosourea used in the treatment of certain neoplastic diseases.
Medicine: Antineoplastic.
Medication to treat brain tumors, Hodgkin's disease, and other kinds of cancer.
Industries and functions
Pharmacological actions
- Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
Roles
- aetiopathogenetic role
- alkylating agent
- antineoplastic agent
- genotoxin
- mutagen
- pharmaceutical
Pharmacology
Lomustine is an Alkylating Drug. The mechanism of action of lomustine is as an Alkylating Activity.
How it is made
/Lomustine/ may be prepared by nitrosation of its substituted urea moiety, (1-(2-chloroethyl)-3-cyclohexylurea in a cold acid medium (e.g., formic acid)).
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Health and food
- Active ingredient in FDA approved drug labels
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Lomustine is traded under.
Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives, salts thereof, other
- China32.3%
- Switzerland * partner reported13.6%
- Norway * partner reported12.8%
- United States15.9%
- Ireland15.8%
- Germany11.9%
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for Lomustine is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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Guides for buyers
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