Term Name: rubitecan
Synonyms: (4S)-4-ethyl-4-hydroxy-10-nitro-1H-pyrano[3',4':6,7]indolizino[1,2-b]quinoline-3,14(4H,12H)-dione, 9-NC, 9-nitro-(20S)-camptothecin, 9-nitro-20(S)-camptothecin, 9-nitrocamptothecin, Camptogen, Orathecin, RFS 2000, rubitecan, rubitecanum
Definition: A pyranoindolizinoquinoline that is camptothecin in which the hydrogen at position 9 has been replaced by a nitro group. It is a prodrug for 9-aminocamptothecin.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:90225]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: C-nitro compound delta-lactone pyranoindolizinoquinoline semisynthetic derivative tertiary alcohol
has_role: antineoplastic agent EC 5.99.1.2 (DNA topoisomerase) inhibitor prodrug