Mitolactol

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A synthetic derivative of hexitol with antineoplastic and radiosensitizing properties. Mitolactol alkylates DNA via actual or derived epoxide groups, resulting in inhibition of DNA and RNA synthesis. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - 6-Dibromodideoxydulcitol - 6-Dibromodulcitol - DBD - Dibromdicil - Dibromodulcitol - Elobromol - Elobromol - MITOLACTOL - Mitolac - mitolactol