Carboplatin is a platinum-based antineoplastic chemotherapy agent that has been used to treat certain forms of cancer including lung, neck, breast, and cervical cancers.
| Mechanism of Action | Carboplatin is thought to interfere with DNA repair; however, its specific mechanism of action is not well understood. |
| Cancer Applications | Carboplatin can be used to study its effects on various cancer cell types. |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12N2O4Pt |
| Solubility | sparingly soluble in H2O, very slightly soluble in acetone and alcohol |
| Impurities | Individual Impurities: ≤0.1% Total Impurities: ≤0.5% |
| References | Rao, R. D. "Combination of Paclitaxel and Carboplatin as Second-line Therapy for Patients with Metastatic Melanoma." Cancer 106.2 (2006): 375-82. Ncbi.gov. Web. 24 Mar. 2014. |