Chemical formula: C₁₅H₁₉N₃O₅ Molecular mass: 321.333 g/mol
Carboquone is an anticancer alkylating agent, having chemical structure, 2,5-bis-(1-aziridinyl)3(2-carbamoyloxy-1-methoxyethyl)-6-methyl- 1,4- benzoquinone. The antitumor efficacies of carboquone were reported as excellent, however, the side effects are considerably strong.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| L01AC03 | Carboquone | L Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents → L01 Antineoplastic agents → L01A Alkylating agents → L01AC Ethylene imines |
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