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A2853

Azoxymethane

Practical grade, 13.4 M, ≥90% (GC)

Synonym(s):

AOM

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Linear Formula:
CH3N=N(→O)CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
74.08
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
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assay

≥90% (GC)

quality

Practical grade

contains

≤15% ethanol and acetic acid (Packaged based on azoxymethane.)

composition

methylene chloride, ≤5%

concentration

13.4 M

bp

97-99 °C (lit.)

density

0.991 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

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

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.


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Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

75.2 °F

flash_point_c

24 °C

ppe

Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter



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