mitolactol
A synthetic derivative of hexitol with antineoplastic and radiosensitizing properties.  Mitolactol alkylates DNA via actual or derived epoxide groups, resulting in inhibition of DNA and RNA synthesis.
| Synonym: | Dibromdicil dibromodulcitol | 
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| Foreign brand name: | Elobromol Mitolac | 
| Abbreviation: | DBD | 
| Chemical structure: | 6-dibromodideoxydulcitol 6-dibromodulcitol | 
| IND number: | 5217 | 
| NSC code: | 104800 |