6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene
6-Hydroxymethylacylfulvene
6-Hydroxymethylacylfulvene (pronunciation: six-hi-drox-ee-meth-ul-ay-sil-ful-veen) is a chemical compound that is a derivative of illudin, a toxin produced by the Jack O'Lantern mushroom. It is primarily used in the field of oncology as an experimental antineoplastic agent.
Etymology
The term "6-Hydroxymethylacylfulvene" is derived from its chemical structure. The "6-Hydroxymethyl" part refers to the presence of a hydroxymethyl group at the 6th position of the molecule. "Acylfulvene" is a reference to the parent compound, illudin, from which it is derived.
Related Terms
- Illudin: A toxin produced by the Jack O'Lantern mushroom, from which 6-Hydroxymethylacylfulvene is derived.
- Antineoplastic agent: A substance that inhibits the growth and spread of cancerous or neoplastic cells.
- Oncology: The study and treatment of tumors.
- Chemical compound: A substance formed from two or more elements chemically united in fixed proportions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene
- Wikipedia's article - 6-hydroxymethylacylfulvene
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