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THIOTEPA [1 record]

Record 1 2011-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
  • Agricultural Chemicals
Universal entry(ies)
C6H12N3PS
formula, see observation
52-24-4
CAS number
DEF

A very toxic alkylating antineoplastic agent also used as an insect sterilant.

OBS

phosphorothioic tri(ethyleneamide); tris(1-aziridinyl)phosphine sulfide: form recommended by the UIPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

There is no ISO common name for this substance; the name “thiotepa” is approved by the World Health Organization.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H12N3PS

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
  • Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H12N3PS
formula, see observation
52-24-4
CAS number
DEF

Agent d'alkylation antinéoplasique très toxique également utilisé pour stériliser des insectes.

OBS

antinéoplasique : Médicament utilisé pour détruire les cellules cancéreuses ou empêcher leur prolifération.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H12N3PS

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
  • Agentes químicos (Agricultura)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H12N3PS
formula, see observation
52-24-4
CAS number
DEF

Fármaco alquilante antineoplásico.

OBS

[...] utilizado para el tratamiento del cáncer de vejiga superficial, derrame maligno y carcinoma de mama, ovario, sarcoma, glioma y neuroblastoma.

OBS

Fórmula química: C6H12N3PS

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