Chemistry:Mannosulfan

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Short description: Chemical compound
Mannosulfan
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Clinical data
Other names[(2R,3S,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-2,5,6-tris(methylsulfonyloxy)hexyl] methanesulfonate
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC10H22O14S4
Molar mass494.51 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
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Mannosulfan (INN) is an alkylating agent with the potential for the treatment of cancer. It is not approved by the United States FDA for cancer treatment. Research suggests it is less toxic than the alkyl sulfonate Busulfan.[1]

References

  1. "Recent Advances in the Delivery of Chemotherapeutic Agents". Nano- and Microscale Drug Delivery Systems. 2017. pp. 281–98. doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-52727-9.00015-7. ISBN 978-0-323-52727-9. 

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