Bischloroethyl Nitrosourea (BCNU)

CAS Number

154-93-8

Synonym

Carmustine; 1,3-Bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea; Bis-N,N'-(chloroethyl)nitrosourea; Bischlorethylnitrosourea; 1,3-bis(Chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea

Occurrence/Use

Medicine (antineoplastic)

Bischloroethyl Nitrosourea (BCNU)

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Cancer:	Currently listed
Reproductive Toxicity:	Currently listed

Cancer

Listed as causing:	Cancer
Date of Listing:	07/01/1987
Basis for Listing:	State's Qualified Experts

Reproductive Toxicity

Listed as causing:	Developmental Toxicity
Developmental Toxicity
Date of Listing:	07/01/1990
Basis for Listing:	Formally Required