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N-Nitroso(2-hydroxyethyl)glycine (CAS 80556-89-4)

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Alternate Names:
2-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)nitrosoamino]acetic Acid; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N-carboxymethylnitrosamine
Application:
N-Nitroso(2-hydroxyethyl)glycine is a metabolite of N-mononitrosopiperazine (NPz) and N,N′-dinitrosopiperazine (DNPz)
CAS Number:
80556-89-4
Molecular Weight:
148.12
Molecular Formula:
C4H8N2O4
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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N-Nitroso(2-hydroxyethyl)glycine, known as C-HEN, is the metabolite of N-mononitrosopiperazine (NPz) and N,N′-dinitrosopiperazine (DNPz). Extensive research has been conducted on N-Nitroso(2-hydroxyethyl)glycine due to its potential applications in cancer research. The compound has demonstrated the ability to cause DNA damage and mutations that can lead to the development of cancer. Furthermore, animal models have shown that N-Nitroso(2-hydroxyethyl)glycine is a potent carcinogen, making it useful for studying the mechanisms of carcinogenesis. N-Nitroso(2-hydroxyethyl)glycine is also known to induce oxidative stress and inflammation as well as alter gene expression and cell signaling pathways.


N-Nitroso(2-hydroxyethyl)glycine (CAS 80556-89-4) References

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N-Nitroso(2-hydroxyethyl)glycine, 10 mg

sc-212256
10 mg
$374.00