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Melphalan

An alkylating nitrogen mustard that is used as an antineoplastic in the form of the levo isomer - MELPHALAN, the racemic mixture - MERPHALAN, and the dextro isomer - MEDPHALAN; toxic to bone marrow, but little vesicant action; potential carcinogen.

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.526.728.650.594, D12.125.072.050.685.500

MeSH Unique ID: D008558

Registry Number: Q41OR9510P

Entry Terms:

  • 4-(Bis(2-chloroethyl)amino)phenylalanine
  • L-PAM
  • Phenylalanine Mustard
  • Mustard, Phenylalanine
  • Medphalan
  • Sarkolysin
  • Merphalan
  • Sarcolysine
  • Alkeran

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