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N-amyl-N-methylnitrosamine
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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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N-amyl-N-methylnitrosamine [ AMNTSAN,N-nitrosomethylamylamine,methyl-n-amylnitrosamine ]
13256-07-0 1-
Pentanamine, N-
methyl-
N-
nitroso
*Nitrosamines
Pharma Action
Carcinogens
Gan 1980;71(1):94; Cancer Res 39(9):3644;1979