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1,4-Butanediol Dimethanesulfonate

CAS Number

55-98-1

Synonym

1,4-Bis(methanesulfonoxy)butane; 1,4-Dimethanesulfonoxybutane; Busulfan; Myleran; Tetramethylene bis(methanesulfonate)

Occurrence/Use

Medicine (alkylating agent with select immunosuppressive effects, palliative treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia)

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Chemical Status

Cancer: 
Currently listed
Reproductive Toxicity: 
Currently listed

Cancer

Listed as causing: 
Cancer
Date of Listing: 
02/27/1987
Basis for Listing: 
Labor Code

Reproductive Toxicity

Listed as causing: 
Developmental Toxicity
Developmental Toxicity
Date of Listing: 
01/01/1989
Basis for Listing: 
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