Melphalan
Summary
Melphalan is an alkylating antineoplastic agent used to treat multiple myeloma and ovarian carcinoma.
Background
An alkylating nitrogen mustard that is used as an antineoplastic in the form of the levo isomer – melphalan, the racemic mixture – merphalan, and the dextro isomer – medphalan; toxic to bone marrow, but little vesicant action; potential carcinogen.
Brand Names: Alkeran, Evomela
Generic Name: Melphalan
Weight Average: 305.2
Monoisotopic: 304.074533244
Chemical Formula: C13H18Cl2N2O2