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S-2-(3-methylaminopropylamino)ethylphosphorothioic acid
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Amifostine
Definition
: A phosphorothioate proposed as a radiation-protective agent. It causes splenic vasodilation and may block autonomic ganglia.
D25-26 qualif
Other names
Gammaphos; Ethiofos; YM08310; YM 08310; WR2721; WR 2721; Schering Plough Brand of Amifostine; Salt, Amifostine Disodium; NSC296961; NSC 296961; Monohydrochloride, Amifostine; Monohydrate, Amifostine; Disodium Salt, Amifostine; Amifostine Schering-
Plough Brand; Amifostine Lilly Brand; Amifostine Essex Brand; Amifostine Alza Brand; Acid, Aminopropylaminoethylthiophosphoric; YM-
08310; WR-
2721
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AMIFOSTINE
ETHYOL
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S-2-(3-methylaminopropylamino)ethylphosphorothioic acid [ NSC 327729,NSC-327729,WR 3689,WR-3689 ]
structure given in first source
20751-90-0
Amifostine/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Radiation-Protective Agents
Radiat Res 1986;106(3):366