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4-Nitroquinoline-1-oxide
Medical Definition: | A potent mutagen and carcinogen. This compound and its metabolite 4-HYDROXYAMINOQUINOLINE-1-OXIDE bind to nucleic acids. It inactivates bacteria but not bacteriophage. | |
Guide Notes: | D25-26 qualif | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 56-57-5 |
Previously Indexed: | Cyclic N-Oxides (1972-1974),Nitro Compounds (1972-1974),Quinolines (1970-1974) |
4-Nitroquinoline-1-oxide Medical Definitions and Terms
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