Nimustine () is a
nitrosourea
Nitrosourea is both the name of a molecule, and a class of compounds that include a nitroso (R-NO) group and a urea.
Examples
Examples include:
* Arabinopyranosyl-''N''-methyl-''N''-nitrosourea (Aranose)
* Carmustine (BCNU, BiCNU)
* Chlorozot ...
alkylating agent
Alkylation is the transfer of an alkyl group from one molecule to another. The alkyl group may be transferred as an alkyl carbocation, a free radical, a carbanion, or a carbene (or their equivalents). Alkylating agents are reagents for effectin ...
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It is used to treat malignant brain tumors and has proven to be rather effective.
CHEBI:75270 - nimustine
References
Alkylating antineoplastic agents
Nitrosamines
Nitrosoureas
Organochlorides
Pyrimidines
Ureas
Chloroethyl compounds
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