Nimustine () is a

nitrosourea Nitrosourea is both the name of a molecule, and a class of compounds that include a nitroso (R-NO) group and a urea. Examples Examples include: * Arabinopyranosyl-''N''-methyl-''N''-nitrosourea (Aranose) * Carmustine (BCNU, BiCNU) * Chlorozo ...

alkylating agent Alkylation is a chemical reaction that entails transfer of an alkyl group. The alkyl group may be transferred as an alkyl carbocation, a free radical, a carbanion, or a carbene (or their equivalents). Alkylating agents are reagents for effecting ...

. It is used to treat malignant brain tumors and has proven to be rather effective.CHEBI:75270 - nimustine

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Alkylating antineoplastic agents Nitrosamines Nitrosoureas Pyrimidines Ureas Chloroethyl compounds {{Antineoplastic-drug-stub