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4-(Acetoxymethyl)nitrosamino]-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (CAS 127686-49-1)

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Alternate Names:
Acetoxymethyl-NNK
CAS Number:
127686-49-1
Molecular Weight:
265.27
Molecular Formula:
C12H15N3O4
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4-(Acetoxymethylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone is a carcinogen and tobacco-specific nitrosamine 4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK) precursor. It is used to investigate the impact of nitric oxide (NO) on biological systems by enhancing cellular NO levels, which can result in various physiological effects. These effects encompass increased cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and apoptosis. Moreover, 4-(Acetoxymethylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone is believed to hinder the release of inflammatory mediators, including cytokines and chemokines.


4-(Acetoxymethyl)nitrosamino]-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (CAS 127686-49-1) References

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4-(Acetoxymethyl)nitrosamino]-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone, 10 mg

sc-206764
10 mg
$323.00