| Term Name: | ifosfamide |
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| Synonyms: | 3-(2-chloroethyl)-2-((2-chloroethyl)amino)tetrahydro-2H-1,3,2-oxazaphosphorine 2-oxide, ifosfamida, ifosfamide, ifosfamidum, Iphosphamide, Isofosfamide, Isophosphamide, isosfamide, N,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)-1,3,2-oxazaphosphinan-2-amine 2-oxide |
| Definition: | The simplest member of the class of ifosfamides that is 1,3,2-oxazaphosphinan-2-amine 2-oxide substituted by 2-chloroethyl groups on both the nitrogen atoms respectively. It is a nitrogen mustard alkylating agent used in the treatment of advanced breast cancer. |
| Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:5864] ( EBI ) |