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A5486

Sigma-Aldrich

Azoxymethane

13.4 M, ≥98%

Synonym(s):

AOM

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3N=N(→O)CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
74.08
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352124
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

Assay

≥98%

form

liquid

composition

methylene chloride, ≤1% (solvent)

storage condition

(Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.)

concentration

13.4 M

color

colorless

bp

97-99 °C (lit.)

density

0.991 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

genomic analysis

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

C\N=[N+](/C)[O-]

InChI

1S/C2H6N2O/c1-3-4(2)5/h1-2H3/b4-3+

InChI key

DGAKHGXRMXWHBX-ONEGZZNKSA-N

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General description

Azoxymethane (AOM) is a potent laboratory chemical used to study cancer initiation, progression, and prevention, particularly in the colon. It acts as both a carcinogen, triggering tumor formation, and a gene mutation agent, causing specific alterations in DNA.

Application

Azoxymethane (AOM), a gene mutation agent, may be used with dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) to create cancer models in laboratory animals which can be used to study mechanisms of cancer progression and chemoprevention.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Carcinogen that induces O6-methylguanine adducts in DNA leading to G→A transitions. Induces tumorigenesis in the colon of laboratory animals and is used to study the mechanism of cancer progression and chemoprevention.

Features and Benefits

Versatile and adaptable for a wide variety of laboratory and research applications.

Other Notes

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It is critical to determine the correct dosage of Azoxymethane for the experimental design to avoid premature death of laboratory animals.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Carc. 1B - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

75.2 °F

Flash Point(C)

24 °C


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