Thiotepa
Synonyms
AI3 24916
AI3-24916
AI324916
Aziridine, 1,1',1''-phosphinothioylidynetris-
Girostan
NSC 6396
NSC-6396
NSC6396
Tespa
Tespamin
Thio Tepa
Thio-Tepa
Thiophosphamide
Triethylenethiophosphoramide
Tris(1-aziridinyl)phosphine Sulfide
A very toxic alkylating antineoplastic agent also used as an insect sterilant. It causes skin, gastrointestinal, CNS, and bone marrow damage. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), thiotepa may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen (Merck Index, 11th ed).