Agent Name |
Azathioprine |
Alternative Name |
Imuran |
CAS Number |
446-86-6 |
Formula |
C9-H7-N7-O2-S |
Major Category |
Other Uses |
Synonyms |
6-[(1-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-5-yl)thio]-1H-purine; Imuran; Cytostatics; Azathioprine; Azatioprin; Azothioprine; Ccucol; BW 57-322; Methylnitroimidazolylmercaptopurine; Imurek; Imurel; 6-(Methyl-p-nitro-5-imidazolyl)-thiopurine; 6-((1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl)thio)purine; 6-(1-Methyl-p-nitro-5-imidazolyl)-thiopurine; [ChemFinder] |
Category |
Pharmaceuticals |
Sources/Uses |
Used as an immunosuppressant and anticancer drug; [Kanerva, p. 1130] |
Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in pharmaceutical workers (a packaging worker and a mechanic); [Kanerva, p. 1130] |
Reference Link |
Allergic contact dermatitis from azathioprine |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: AZATHIOPRINE
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