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N4766

N-Nitroso-N-methylurea

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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:
24897712
MDL number:
MFCD00014794
Form:
solid
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form

solid

contains

aqueous acetic acid as stabilizer

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

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

InChI

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

InChI key

ZRKWMRDKSOPRRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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.

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Weight on dry basis.

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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

ppe

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

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