Amifostine is a cytoprotective agent used to reduce the risk of kidney damage caused by cisplatin chemotherapy and to decrease dry mouth resulting from radiation therapy. It functions as a prodrug, scavenging free radicals and providing protection to normal tissues. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Ethiofos, Gammaphos, Ethyol and Apaetp. Its PubChem CID is 2141.
Amifostine
| CAS No | 20537-88-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C5H15N2O3PS |
| Molecular Weight | 214.22 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-(3-aminopropylamino)ethylsulfanylphosphonic acid |
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Amifostine is a cytoprotective agent used to reduce the risk of kidney damage caused by cisplatin chemotherapy and to decrease dry mouth resulting from radiation therapy.
The listed CAS number is 20537-88-6.
The listed molecular formula is C5H15N2O3PS.
The listed molecular weight is 214.22 g/mol.
2-(3-aminopropylamino)ethylsulfanylphosphonic acid.
The source lists Ethiofos, Gammaphos, Ethyol and Apaetp.