N-Nitroso-N-methylurea
N-Nitroso-N-methylurea (NMU) is a direct-acting alkylating agent with carcinogenic and mutagenic properties. It is widely used in research to induce experimental cancer models, such as gastric and breast tumors in rodents, for studying oncogenesis and therapeutic interventions.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
684-93-5
Product Name Alternative
Carcinogen, Crosslinker, DNA Alkylator, DNA Alkylator/Crosslinker, DNAAlkylator, diazomethane, alkylating, 1-Methyl-1-nitrosourea, Methylnitrosourea, MNU, N-Methyl-N-nitrosourea, NMU, NMH, NNitrosoNmethylurea, N-Nitroso-N-methylurea, Inhibitor, inhibit, N Nitroso N methylurea, mutagen, precursor, pro-tumor, teratogenand
Field of Research
Molecular Biology
Purity
97.19% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (19.4 mM) ; DMSO:60 mg/mL (582.07 mM)
Smiles
CN (N=O) C (N) =O
Molecular Formula
C2H5N3O2
Molecular Weight
103.08
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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