Mitoxantrone hydrochloride
Agent Name
Mitoxantrone hydrochloride
Alternative Name
Novantrone
CAS Number
70476-82-3
Formula
C22-H28-N4-O6.2Cl-H
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
1,4-Dihydroxy-5,8-bis((2-((2-hydroxyethyl)amino)ethyl)amino)anthraquinone dihydrochloride; 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,4-dihydroxy-5,8-bis((2-((2-hydroxyethyl)amino)ethyl)amino)-, dihydrochloride; Immunex; Mitoxantrone dihydrochloride; Novantron;Novantrone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Pharmaceuticals
Description
Crystals; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as an antineoplastic drug; [Merck Index]
Comments
Occupational asthma in a nurse confirmed by specific bronchoprovocation testing; [Malo]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.3E-20 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Asthma
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: