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dibutylnitrosamine
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Nitrosamines
Definition
: A class of compounds that contain a -NH2 and a -NO radical. Many members of this group have carcinogenic and mutagenic properties.
carcinogens
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dibutylnitrosamine [ N,N-dibutylnitrosamine,N-nitrosodi-n-butylamine,N-nitrosodibutylamine,nitrosodibutylamine ]
structure
924-16-3
*Nitrosamines
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Carcinogens
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