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4-Methylnitrosamino 1-3-Pyridyl 1-Butanone

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4-Methylnitrosamino 1-3-Pyridyl 1-Butanone Definition

A yellowish crystalline solid nitrosamine that naturally occurs in tobacco products by oxidation and nitrosation of nicotine during the making and smoking of tobacco. 4-Methylnitrosamino-1,3-pyridyl-1-butanone is only used as a research chemical to induce tumorigenesis. This substance is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)

4-Methylnitrosamino 1-3-Pyridyl 1-Butanone Synonyms

4-Methylnitrosamino-1,3-pyridyl-1-butanone, 4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-Pyridyl)-1-Butanone, 4-N-Nitrosomethylamino-1-3-Pyridyl-1-Butanone, NNK

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