👉 The term "succinimide" refers to a class of antineoplastic drugs that are used in chemotherapy. Succinimides are derived from succinate, which is an organic compound found in seaweed. They were first synthesized by scientists at the University of California, San Diego in 1948 and have since been developed into numerous drug classes. The most well-known succinimide class is 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP). This class includes