Amifostine
Amifostine

Another Name: Ethyol, Fosteamine, Gammaphos

Structural formula: C5H15N2O3PS

Molecular weight: 214.22

CAS NO.: 20537-88-6

Appearance: white solid

Use: It is also called Ethyol, a new cell protection agent. It is a nucleophilic Sulfur-contain prodrugs, Used in chemotherapy for kidney and bone marrow, heart protection.

Standard: USP29

Package: 25KG/Drum

Amifostine is FDA approved to reduce side effects to the kidneys caused by repeated administration of the chemotherapy agent cisplatin in patients with advanced ovarian cancer. It is also FDA approved to reduce dry mouth caused by radiation therapy following surgery in patients with head and neck cancer.