Synonyms: (2S,3S)-Butanetetraol 1,4-dimesylate; (2S,3S)-Threitol 1,4-bismethanesulfonate; L-Threitol 1,4-bis(methanesulfonate); NSC 39069; Threosulphan; Treosulphan
Molecular Formula: C6H14O8S2
Molecular Weight: 278.3
Linear Structural Formula: C6H14O8S2
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Treosulfan/l-threitol-1,4-bis-methanesulfonate; dihydroxybusulfan; NSC 39069. It is a prodrug of a bifunctional alkylating cytotoxic agent. Treosulfan can be activated non-enzymatically to two active epoxides. It is used to treat ovarian cancer.