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Cytembena

A cytostatic agent that interferes with DNA synthesis.
Synonym:CTB
cytembena spofa
sodium bromebrate
Code name:WR-149912
Chemical structure:(E)-3-p-anisoyl-3-bromoacrylic acid sodium salt
2-butenoic Acid, 3-bromo-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxo-, sodium salt, (Z)- (9CI)
sodium cis-beta-4-methoxybenzoyl-beta-bromacrylate
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