Synthesis and Antitumor Activities of Prodrugs of Benzoylphenylureas.

Various benzoylphenylurea derivatives were synthesized as candidate prodrugs and their antitumor activities were examined in vivo against P388 leukemia. All of the prodrugs were soluble in most organic solvents and showed good antitumor activities against P388 leukemia cells in mice when dosed intraperitoneally or orally.