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Amifostine

Catalog No. A576810 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 20537-88-6 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
({2-[(3-aminopropyl)amino]ethyl}sulfanyl)phosphonic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
amifostine
Synonyms
Ethiofos
Phosphorothioic Acid S-[2-[(3-Aminopropyl)amino]ethyl]ester
SAPEP
Gammaphos
2-[(3-Aminopropyl)-amino]ethanethiol Dihydrogen Phosphate
CSC-296961
Ethyol

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 20537-88-6

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 144-148°C
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
It is a thiophosphate derivative of cysteamine; provides normal cells with selective protection against the toxic effects of cancer chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

REFERENCES

  • Brown, D.Q., et al. Pharmacol. Ther., 39, 159 (1988)
  • Capizzi, R.L., et al.: Cancer, 72, 3495 (1988)
  • Treskes, M., et al.: Cancer Chemother. Pharmacol., 33, 93 (1988)