Term Name: carmustine
Synonyms: 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea, BCNU, Bicnu (TN), Bischloroethyl nitrosourea, carmustina, carmustine, carmustinum, Gliadel, N,N'-Bis(2-chloroethyl)-N-nitrosourea
Definition: A member of the class of N-nitrosoureas that is 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)urea in which one of the nitrogens is substituted by a nitroso group.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:3423]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: N-nitrosoureas organochlorine compound
has_role: alkylating agent antineoplastic agent