Melphalan
Synonyms
4-(Bis(2-chloroethyl)amino)phenylalanine
Alkeran
L-PAM
L-Phenylalanine, 4-(bis(2-chloroethyl)amino)-
Medphalan
Merphalan
Mustard, Phenylalanine
Phenylalanine Mustard
Sarcolysine
Sarkolysin
An alkylating nitrogen mustard that is used as an antineoplastic in the form of the levo isomer - MELPHALAN, the racemic mixture - MERPHALAN, and the dextro isomer - MEDPHALAN; toxic to bone marrow, but little vesicant action; potential carcinogen.