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N1517

N-Nitroso-N-methylurea

ISOPAC®

Synonym(s):

MNU, N-Methyl-N-nitrosourea

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C2H5N3O2
CAS Number:
684-93-5
Molecular Weight:
103.08
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24897498
MDL number:
MFCD00014794

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InChI

1S/C2H5N3O2/c1-5(4-7)2(3)6/h1H3,(H2,3,6)

SMILES string

CN(N=O)C(N)=O

InChI key

ZRKWMRDKSOPRRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

storage temp.

2-8°C

Biochem/physiol Actions

DNA alkylating agent that is carcinogenic in many animal species. Although it can induce benign and malignant tumors in most organs, MNU is most often used to model mammary tumor initiation and progression.

Packaging

Packaged in a 100 mL serum bottle with butyl rubber stopper and aluminum tear seal.

Preparation Note

Dissolving the contents in 100 mL of solvent yields a 1% solution.

Legal Information

Isopac is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Injecting any compatible solvent directly into the vial permits preparation of any desired strength solution without exposure.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Carc. 1B - Flam. Sol. 2 - Repr. 1B

Storage Class

4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

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MKBQ7120V
SLBH1819V
SLBF6813V
SLBC9358V
SLBC2876V

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  1. Which document(s) contains shelf-life or expiration date information for a given product?

    If available for a given product, the recommended re-test date or the expiration date can be found on the Certificate of Analysis.

  2. How do I get lot-specific information or a Certificate of Analysis?

    The lot specific COA document can be found by entering the lot number above under the "Documents" section.

  3. What is the purity of N-Nitroso-N-methylurea - ISOPAC®, Product N1517?

    Product No. N1517 is not assayed for purity.

  4. Is N-Nitroso-N-methylurea - ISOPAC®, Product N1517, hazardous material?

    Yes, N-Nitroso-N-methylurea (MNU) is extremely hazardous. It is a known carcinogen. N1517 is packaged as an ISOPAC so that the material does not need to weighed out. Any precautions that one can take to minimize handling the material would be advisable.

  5. What is N-Nitroso-N-methylurea - ISOPAC®, Product N1517, soluble in?

    Dissolving the contents in 100 mL of solvent yields a 1% solution. We would recommend using either ethanol or DMSO as the solvent. MNU has very poor stability in aqueous solutions.

  6. The package size of N-Nitroso-N-methylurea - ISOPAC®, Product N1517, is 1 gram (N1517-1G), but I see that this product also contains acetic acid and water. How much of each is in the bottle?

    Each bottle contains 1 gram of MNU. There is a significant amount of acetic acid and water present; the specific quantities are given on the certificate of analysis of each lot. Including the acetic acid and water, the total amount of material in each bottle will typically be in the 1-2 gram range.

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Cancer research, 72(15), 3795-3806 (2012-06-02)
An increased ratio of dietary n-3 relative to n-6 fatty acids has been shown to inhibit the development of mammary cancer in animal models. However, the molecular mechanisms by which n-3 fatty acids affect tumor growth remain unknown. Here, we
Kawiya Sintara et al.
Journal of biomedicine & biotechnology, 2012, 915380-915380 (2012-06-13)
To determine effects of curcumin on N-methyl-N-nitrosourea (MNU) and saturated sodium chloride (s-NaCl)-induced gastric cancer in rats. Male Wistar rats were divided into 5 groups: control (CO), control supplemented with 200 mg/kg curcumin (CC), MNU + s-NaCl, MNU + s-NaCl supplemented with 200 mg/kg curcumin daily
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Experimental eye research, 121, 102-113 (2014-02-11)
Mouse retinal degeneration models have been investigated for many years in the hope of understanding the mechanism of photoreceptor cell death. N -methyl- N -nitrosourea (MNU) has been previously shown to induce outer retinal degeneration in mice. After MNU was
Marzena Kurowska et al.
Mutation research, 738-739, 52-70 (2012-10-23)
We present studies aimed at determining the types and frequencies of mutations induced in the barley genome after treatment with chemical (N-methyl-N-nitrosourea, MNU) and physical (gamma rays) mutagens. We created M(2) populations of a doubled haploid line and used them
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