NCIt definition : A nitrosourea with antineoplastic activity. Nimustine alkylates and crosslinks DNA,
thereby causing DNA fragmentation, inhibition of protein synthesis, and cell death.
(NCI05);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance that is being studied in the treatment of brain cancer. It
belongs to the family of drugs called nitrosoureas.;
UNII : 0S726V972K;
InChIKey : VFEDRRNHLBGPNN-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 42471-28-3;
Drug name : Nidran;
Chemical formula : C9H13ClN6O2;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000455140; NSC0245382; 354;