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Methotrexate

CAS Number

59-05-2

Synonym

(2S)-2-[(4-{[(2,4-Diaminopteridin-6-yl)methyl](methyl)amino}benzoyl)amino]pentanedioic acid; 2H-Imidazole-2-thione, 1,3-dihydro-1-methyl-; 1,3-Dihydro-1-methyl-2H-imidazole-2-thione; 1-Methyl-2-mercaptoimidazole; 2-Mercapto-1-methylimidazole; 2H-Imidazole-2-thione, 1,3-dihydro-1-methyl-; 4-Imidazoline-2-thione, 1-methyl-; Methylmercaptoimidazole; Imidazole-2-thiol, 1-methyl-

Occurrence/Use

Medicine (chemotherapy, treatment for autoimmune disorders, abortifacient)

Methotrexate

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Reproductive Toxicity: 
Currently listed

Reproductive Toxicity

Listed as causing: 
Developmental Toxicity
Developmental Toxicity
Date of Listing: 
01/01/1989
Basis for Listing: 
State's Qualified Experts