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Thiotepa

Medical Definition: A very toxic alkylating antineoplastic agent also used as an insect sterilant. It causes skin, gastrointestinal, CNS, and bone marrow damage. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), thiotepa may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen (Merck Index, 11th ed).
Also Called: AI3-24916,Girostan,NSC-6396,Tespa,Tespamin
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 52-24-4

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