The nitrogen mustards are cytotoxic chemotherapy agents similar to mustard gas. The prototype nitrogen mustard drug is mustine which is no longer commonly in use but was the first drug to be used as an anticancer chemotherapeutic. It is a schedule 1 substance in the Chemical Weapons Convention. Chemotherapy is the use of chemical substances to treat disease. ... Jump to: navigation, search Chemical Structure of Mustard Gas Compound Mustard gas (HD) is a chemical compound that was first used as a chemical weapon in World War I. In pure form, it is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid at room temperature and causes blistering of the skin. ... Jump to: navigation, search Mustine is the prototype anticancer chemotherapeutic drug. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Chemical Weapons Convention Opened for signature January 13, 1993 at Paris Entered into force April 29, 1997 Conditions for entry into force Ratification by 50 states and the convening of a Preperatory Commission Parties 170 The Chemical Weapons Convention is an arms control agreement which outlaws the production, stockpiling and...
Other nitrogen mustards include cyclophosphamide, uramustine and melphalan. Cyclophosphamide is a nitrogen mustard alkylating agent, used to treat various types of cancer and some autoimmune disorders. ... Melphalan chemical structure Melphalan hydrochloride ( Alkeran®) is a chemotherapy drug belonging to the class of alkylating agents. ...
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