Oxaliplatin

 
Chemical Formula: C₈H₁₄N₂O₄Pt

Molecular Weight: 397.29

CAS Number: 61825-94-3

Description: Oxaliplatin USP, White solid, ≥ 98.0% (HPLC)

Oxaliplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapy drug in the same family as cisplatin and carboplatin. It is typically administered in combination with fluorouracil and leucovorin in a combination known as Folfox for the treatment of colorectal cancer. Compared to cisplatin the two amine groups are replaced by cyclohexyldiamine for improved antitumour activity. Oxaliplatin is marketed by Sanofi-Aventis under the trademark Eloxatin.