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Agent Name Mitoxantrone hydrochloride
Alternative Name Novantrone
CAS Number 70476-82-3
Formula C22-H28-N4-O6.2Cl-H
Major Category Other Uses
Synonyms 1,4-Dihydroxy-5,8-bis((2-((2-
hydroxyethyl)amino)ethyl)amino)anthraquinone dihydrochloride; 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,4-dihydroxy-5,8-bis((2-((2-
hydroxyethyl)amino)ethyl)amino)-, dihydrochloride; Immunex; Mitoxantrone dihydrochloride; Novantron;Novantrone; [ChemIDplus]
Category Pharmaceuticals
Description Crystals; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses Used as an antineoplastic drug; [Merck Index]
Comments Occupational asthma in a nurse confirmed by specific bronchoprovocation testing; [Malo]
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure 1.3 x 10 -20 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Asthma Yes
IARC Carcinogen Possible Carcinogen
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