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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D003961
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Preferred Name

Dianhydrogalactitol

Definitions
One of the cytotoxic dihalohexitols that alkylates and cross-links DNA via an epoxide group during all phases of the cell cycle, resulting in a disruption of DNA function and cell cycle arrest. It has antineoplastic activity and also causes bone marrow toxicity.
Synonyms
1,2,5,6-Dianhydrogalactitol
Dianhydrodulcitol
NSC 132313
NSC-132313
Diepoxygalactitol
NSC132313
1,2-5,6-Dianhydrogalactitol
Galactitol, 1,2:5,6-dianhydro-
Diepoxydulcitol
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