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What is

6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene

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Pronunciation: /sɪks hydroxymethylacylfulvene*/

6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene

Definition

A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. 6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene attaches to the cell’s DNA and may block cancer cell growth. It is a type of alkylating agent. Also called irofulven.