Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
112901-68-5
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Amifostine (C8H17N2O3P, CAS 94567-70-5) is a cytoprotective agent primarily synthesized via phosphorothioate chemistry. It functions as an organic thiophosphate prodrug activated by alkaline phosphatase in healthy tissues to mitigate toxicity from radiation and chemotherapy.
Strictly contraindicated for patients with severe hypotension or hypersensitivity. Requires administration under medical supervision due to risks of acute hypotensive episodes. Store at controlled room temperature away from moisture.