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mustard compound
Used for:
bis(beta-chloroethyl) sulfide
Used for:
dichlorodiethyl sulfide
Used for:
mustard gas
Used for:
phosphorus mustard
Used for:
psoriazin
Used for:
sulfur mustard
Used for:
yellow cross liquid
Used for:
yperite
Broader Terms:
halohydrocarbon
Narrower Terms:
nitrogen mustard
Related Terms:
bioterrorism /chemical warfare
Scope Note:
strong alkylating and immunosuppressive agents whose biological activity is based on the presence of bis(2-chloroethyl)- groups; although structurally diverse, the compounds have in common the capacity to contribute alkyl groups to DNA; they are generally highly toxic but include among their number many widely used and effective antineoplastic agents; use this term to cover the chemical warfare agent mustard gas.
Term Number:
5002-0015
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