Name: Busulfan
Brand: Selleck Chemicals
SKU: S1692
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Batch: Purity: 99.81%

99.81

Related Targets	HDAC PARP ATM/ATR DNA-PK WRN DNA/RNA Synthesis Topoisomerase PPAR Sirtuin Casein Kinase
Other Alkylating Agent Inhibitors	Berberine (Umbellatine) MNNG (1-Methyl-3-nitro-1-nitrosoguanidine)

Cell Culture, Treatment & Working Concentration

Cell Lines	Assay Type	Concentration	Incubation Time	Activity Description	PMID
SK-N-SH cells	Proliferation assay	10-100 μM	72 h	Antiproliferative activity against human SK-N-SH cells at 10 to 100 uM after 72 hrs by MTT assay	24814532
SiMa cells	Proliferation assay	10-100 μM	72 h	Antiproliferative activity against human SiMa cells at 10 to 100 uM after 72 hrs by MTT assay	24814532
Kelly cells	Proliferation assay	10-100 μM	72 h	Antiproliferative activity against human Kelly cells at 10 to 100 uM after 72 hrs by MTT assay	24814532
LS cells	Proliferation assay	10-100 μM	72 h	Antiproliferative activity against human LS cells at 10 to 100 uM after 72 hrs by MTT assay	24814532
K562	Apoptosis assay		48 hrs	Induction of apoptosis in imatinib mesylate-resistant human K562 cells after 48 hrs	18339455
SK-N-MC	qHTS assay			qHTS of pediatric cancer cell lines to identify multiple opportunities for drug repurposing: Primary screen for SK-N-MC cells	29435139
NB-EBc1	qHTS assay			qHTS of pediatric cancer cell lines to identify multiple opportunities for drug repurposing: Primary screen for NB-EBc1 cells	29435139
A673	qHTS assay			qHTS of pediatric cancer cell lines to identify multiple opportunities for drug repurposing: Confirmatory screen for A673 cells)	29435139
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Solubility

In vitro
Batch:

DMSO : 49 mg/mL (198.94 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.)

Water : Insoluble

Ethanol : Insoluble

Molarity Calculator

Mass	Concentration	Volume	Molecular Weight
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In vivo batch selection In vivo Batch:
Homogeneous suspension	CMC-NA	≥5mg/ml	Taking the 1 mL working solution as an example, add 5 mg of this product to 1 ml of CMC-Na solution, mix evenly to obtain a homogeneous suspension with a final concentration of 5 mg/ml.
Homogeneous suspension	CMC-NA	≥5mg/ml	Taking the 1 mL working solution as an example, add 5 mg of this product to 1 ml of CMC-Na solution, mix evenly to obtain a homogeneous suspension with a final concentration of 5 mg/ml.
Homogeneous suspension	CMC-NA	≥5mg/ml	Taking the 1 mL working solution as an example, add 5 mg of this product to 1 ml of CMC-Na solution, mix evenly to obtain a homogeneous suspension with a final concentration of 5 mg/ml.
Homogeneous suspension	CMC-NA	≥5mg/ml	Taking the 1 mL working solution as an example, add 5 mg of this product to 1 ml of CMC-Na solution, mix evenly to obtain a homogeneous suspension with a final concentration of 5 mg/ml.
Clear solution	5%DMSO 1 40%PEG300 2 5%Tween80 3 50%ddH2O Validated by Selleck labs. Should you need adjustments to this formulation, contact our sales team for custom testing.	3.150mg/ml (12.79mM)	Taking the 1 mL working solution as an example, add 50 μL 63 mg/ml clarified DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300, mix evenly to clarify it; add 50 μL Tween80 to the above system, mix evenly to clarify it; then continue to add 500 μL ddH2O to adjust the volume to 1 mL. The mixed solution should be used immediately for optimal results.
Homogeneous suspension	CMC-NA	≥5mg/ml	Taking the 1 mL working solution as an example, add 5 mg of this product to 1 ml of CMC-Na solution, mix evenly to obtain a homogeneous suspension with a final concentration of 5 mg/ml.

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Chemical Information, Storage & Stability

Molecular Weight	246.3	Formula	C₆H₁₄O₆S₂	Storage (From the date of receipt)	3 years-20°Cpowder
CAS No.	55-98-1	Download SDF		Storage of Stock Solutions	1 year-80°Cin solvent 1 month-20°Cin solvent
Synonyms	NSC-750			SMILES	CS(=O)(=O)OCCCCOS(=O)(=O)C

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Mechanism of Action

In vitro	Busulfan inhibits the cobblestone area-forming cell frequency but fails to cause a significant increase in apoptosis in hematopoietic stem cell alike cells and progenitors. This compound inhibits the hematopoietic function of HSC alike cells and progenitors via an apoptosis-independent mechanism. It induces bone marrow hematopoietic cell senescence associated with an increased expression of p16^Ink4a and p19^Arf in a time-dependent manner. This chemical, an alkylating agent that causes DNA damage by cross-linking DNAs and DNA and proteins, induces senescence in normal human diploid WI38 fibroblasts through the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (Erk) and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK) cascade independent of the p53-DNA damage pathway. It induces a transient reduction in GSH but a continuous increase in ROS production. This compound-induced hypophosphorylation of Rb prevents apoptosis of spermatogonial stem cells by inhibiting PCNA expression in testicular cells.
In vivo	Busulfan-treated mice exhibit a marked increase in apoptosis and a decrease in testis weight. This compound is administered at the rate of 40 mg/kg body weight to induce a maximal number of apoptotic cells while minimizing the number of necrotic cells. Its conditioning and irradiation results in comparable sensitivity of HSC detection as evaluated by limiting dilution analysis in NOD/SCID mice. This chemical-transplanted mice has slow and incomplete lymphoid engraftment. It (20 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg) provides dose-dependent congenic lymphoid reconstitution in mice.
References	[1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14500376/ [2] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17512465/ [3] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15388331/ [4] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17018389/ [5] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17018389/ [6] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22286157/

Applications

Methods	Biomarkers	Images	PMID
Western blot	p-Y534 AR / AR Ack1 / Src		27904688
Growth inhibition assay	Cell viability		24815002

Clinical Trial Information

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-02-13)

NCT Number	Recruitment	Conditions	Sponsor/Collaborators	Start Date	Phases
NCT03538899	RECRUITING	Severe Combined Immunodeficiency	University of California, San Francisco	2018-05-31	PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT06851767	ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION	X-linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency; X-SCID; XSCID	National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)	2025-05-09	PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT07524530	NOT_YET_RECRUITING	Core Binding Factor Alpha Subunits; Hematologic Neoplasms; Leukemia; Lymphoma	National Cancer Institute (NCI)	2026-09-09	PHASE2
NCT05565105	NOT_YET_RECRUITING	Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute; Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Acute	Guenther Koehne	2026-06	PHASE2
NCT05617625	SUSPENDED	Myelodysplastic Syndromes; Graft Vs Host Disease; Graft-versus-host-disease	Guenther Koehne	2026-06	PHASE2
NCT01306019	RECRUITING	X-linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (XSCID)	National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)	2012-09-25	PHASE1; PHASE2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1:
How can I reconstitute it for in vivo studies?

Answer:
This compound also can be dissolved in 2% DMSO+30% PEG 300+5% Tween 80+ddH2O at 5mg/ml as a clear solution. When preparing the solution, please dissolve it in DMSO clearly first. Then add PEG and Tween. After they mixed well, dilute with water. It in this formulation is not suitable for long-term storage. Please make the fresh solution each time before use.

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Busulfan Thioredoxin Reductase Inhibitor

Chemical Structure

Molecular Weight: 246.3