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N,N'-dimethylnitrosourea
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Methylnitrosourea
Definition
: A nitrosourea compound with alkylating, carcinogenic, and mutagenic properties.
D25-26 qualif
Other names
Nitrosomethylurea; NSC23909; NSC 23909; N Methyl N nitrosourea; NSC-
23909; N-
Methyl-
N-
nitrosourea
Substance
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N,N'-dimethylnitrosourea [ 1,3-dimethyl-1-nitrosourea,dimetinur,nitrosodimethylurea ]
13256-32-1
Methylnitrosourea/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Mutagens
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Antineoplastic Agents
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Immunosuppressive Agents
Exp Gerontol 1979;14(6):335; Gann 62(2):135;1971