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MANNOMUSTINE
1,6-bis(2-chloroethylamino)-1,6-dideoxy-d-mannitol. Nitrogen mustardderivative alkylating agent used as antineoplastic. It causes severe bonemarrowdepression and is a powerful vesicant.
Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, alkylating.
Chemical name: D-Mannitol, 1,6-bis((2-chloroethyl)amino)-1,6-dideoxy-