N BUTANE 1,3 DI(METHYLSULFONATE)
\ˈɛn bjˈuːte͡ɪn wˈɒn θɹˈiː dˌɪ mˈiːθɪlsˌʌlfənˌe͡ɪt], \ˈɛn bjˈuːteɪn wˈɒn θɹˈiː dˌɪ mˈiːθɪlsˌʌlfənˌeɪt], \ˈɛ_n b_j_ˈuː_t_eɪ_n w_ˈɒ_n θ_ɹ_ˈiː d_ˌɪ__ m_ˈiː_θ_ɪ_l_s_ˌʌ_l_f_ə_n_ˌeɪ_t]\
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An alkylating agent having a selective immunosuppressive effect on bone marrow. It has been used in the palliative treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia, but although symptomatic relief is provided, no permanent remission is brought about. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), busulfan is listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed)
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