Melphalan

**Definition:** An alkylating nitrogen mustard that is used as an antineoplastic in the form of the levo isomer - MELPHALAN, the racemic mixture - MERPHALAN, and the dextro isomer - MEDPHALAN; toxic to bone marrow, but little vesicant action; potential carcinogen.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.455.526.728.650.594 - D12.125.072.050.685.500

**Synonyms:** - 4-(Bis(2-chloroethyl)amino)phenylalanine - L-PAM - Phenylalanine Mustard