Chemotherapeutic agent for use in preventing the advancement of testicular cancer. Potent platinum-based antineoplastic agent. Forms cytotoxic adducts with the DNA dinucleotide d(pGpG), inducing intrastrand cross-links.||Appearance:|Yellow to orange crystalline powder||Purity:|98.0-102.0%||Platinum:|64.42-65.22%||Melting Point:|270°C (lit.)||Water (Karl Fisher):|≤1%||Infrared Spectrum:|Conforms to standard||Absorbance:|≥ 4.5 (Ratio)||Trichloroamine Platinate:|≤1% ||Transplatin:|≤2%||Solubility:|DMSO (Slightly), Water (Slightly)||Storage and Stability:|May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.||CAS Number:|15663-27-1