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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Amino Acids > Amino Acids, Essential > Phenylalanine > Melphalan
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Melphalan  

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  • 4-(Bis(2-chloroethyl)amino)phenylalanine
  • L-PAM
  • Mustard, Phenylalanine
  • Phenylalanine Mustard

Scope note

  • 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.

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