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Piposulfan

Also known as Ancyte, Piposulfano, Piposulfanum

CAS 2608-24-4Formula C12H22N2O8S2Molar mass 386.45 g/mol
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Piposulfan chemical structure, C12H22N2O8S2, CAS 2608-24-4
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
2608-24-4
Formula
C12H22N2O8S2
Molar mass
386.45 g/mol
HS code
293359
Category
Heterocyclic building blocks

What is Piposulfan?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Piposulfan is a methanesulfonate ester and a N-acylpiperazine.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
[3-[4-(3-methylsulfonyloxypropanoyl)piperazin-1-yl]-3-oxopropyl] methanesulfonate
CAS number
2608-24-4 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C12H22N2O8S2
UNII
VY5DPN1TDU
InChIKey
NUKCGLDCWQXYOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H22N2O8S2/c1-23(17,18)21-9-3-11(15)13-5-7-14(8-6-13)12(16)4-10-22-24(2,19)20/h3-10H2,1-2H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CS(=O)(=O)OCCC(=O)N1CCN(CC1)C(=O)CCOS(=O)(=O)C

Synonyms

  • Ancyte
  • Piposulfano
  • Piposulfanum
  • 1,4-bis(3-((methylsulfonyl)oxy)-1-oxopropyl)piperazine
  • 1,4-Dihydracryloylpiperazine dimethanesulfonate (ester)
  • A-20968, Ancyte
  • [3-[4-(3-methylsulfonyloxypropanoyl)piperazin-1-yl]-3-oxopropyl] methanesulfonate
  • Piperazine, 1,4-bis(3-((methylsulfonyl)oxy)-1-oxopropyl)-
  • 1,4-Dihydracryloylpiperazine, dimethanesulfonate
  • N,N'-Bis(3-methanesulfonyloxypropionyl)piperazine
  • Piperazine, 1,4-dihydracryloyl-, dimethanesulfonate
  • Piperazine, 1,4-bis(3-hydroxypropionyl)-, dimethanesulfonate
  • Piperazine, 1,4-dihydracryloyl-, dimethanesulfonate (ester)
  • Ancyte (TN)
  • Piposulfan (USAN/INN)
  • Piperazine,4-dihydracryloyl-, dimethanesulfonate
  • N, N'-Bis(3-methanesulfonyloxypropionyl)piperazine
  • Piperazine,4-bis[3-[(methylsulfonyl)oxy]-1-oxopropyl]-
  • Piperazine,4-dihydracryloyl-, dimethanesulfonate (ester)
  • Piperazine,4-bis(3-hydroxypropionyl)-, dimethanesulfonate
  • 1,4-Dihydracryloylpiperazine dimethanesulphonate (ester)
  • Piperazine, {1,4-bis[3-[(methylsulfonyl)oxy]-1-oxopropyl]-}
  • (Piperazine-1,4-diyl)bis(3-oxopropane-3,1-diyl) dimethanesulfonate
  • 1-Propanone,1,1'-(1,4-piperazinediyl)bis[3-[(methylsulfonyl)oxy]-
  • [3-[4-(3-methylsulfonyloxypropanoyl)piperazin-1-yl]-3-oxo-propyl] methanesulfonate
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  • 3-(4-(3-((Methylsulfonyl)oxy)propanoyl)-1-piperazinyl)-3-oxopropyl methanesulfonate

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
386.45 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
386.0818 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.61calc.
Topological polar surface area
127.4 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
8calc.
Rotatable bonds
8calc.
Heavy atoms
24calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.83calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1CNCCN1

C1CNCCN1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Piperazine ring system.

6,832 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

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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Uses and applications

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Pharmacology

Piposulfan is an alkyl sulfonate with potential antineoplastic activity. Piposulfan alkylates DNA, thereby producing DNA interstrand crosslinks and DNA strand breaks and inhibiting DNA replication. This agent has been shown to exhibit antitumor activity in an animal model of prostate cancer. (NCI04)

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Piposulfan is traded under.

HS 2933.59Indicative HS code

Compounds containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring, other

World exports in 2024
$18.4B
+10.5% vs 2023, imports $24.8B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Ireland43.6%
  2. Switzerland * partner reported26.3%
  3. China7.9%
Top importers
  1. Slovenia30.3%
  2. United States30.1%
  3. Germany15.3%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Piposulfan is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Piposulfan, based on the data on this page

What is Piposulfan?

Piposulfan is a methanesulfonate ester and a N-acylpiperazine.

What is the CAS number of Piposulfan?

The CAS registry number of Piposulfan is 2608-24-4.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Piposulfan?

The molecular formula of Piposulfan is C12H22N2O8S2 and its molar mass is 386.45 g/mol.

What is Piposulfan used for?

Known uses and roles of Piposulfan include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is Piposulfan hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Piposulfan is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Piposulfan?

Piposulfan is usually classified under HS code 293359 (Compounds containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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