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Chlorambucil

MESHD002699

A nitrogen mustard alkylating agent used as antineoplastic for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, and others. Although it is less toxic than most other nitrogen mustards, it has been listed as a known carcinogen in the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (Merck Index, 11th ed)

Synonyms

  • Chloraminophene
  • Chlorbutin
  • N,N-Di-(2-chloroethyl)-p-aminophenylbutyric Acid
  • 4-(Bis(2-chloroethyl)amino)benzenebutanoic Acid
  • Leukeran
  • NSC-3088
  • NSC3088
  • NSC 3088
  • Lympholysin
  • CB-1348
  • CB1348
  • CB 1348
  • Amboclorin

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:01.396Z