CAS 20917-49-1

N-Nitrosoheptamethyleneimine

Description:

N-Nitrosoheptamethyleneimine is a chemical compound characterized by its nitroso functional group attached to a heptamethyleneimine backbone. It is classified as a nitrosamine, which are compounds formed by the reaction of nitrous acid with secondary amines. This substance is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid and is known for its potential carcinogenic properties, making it a subject of concern in toxicology and environmental studies. N-Nitrosoheptamethyleneimine is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water. Its stability can be influenced by factors such as temperature and pH, and it may decompose under certain conditions, releasing nitrogen oxides. Due to its biological activity, it is important to handle this compound with care, following appropriate safety protocols to minimize exposure. Research into nitrosamines like N-Nitrosoheptamethyleneimine continues to be significant, particularly in understanding their mechanisms of action and implications for human health.

Formula: C₇H₁₄N₂O

InChI: InChI=1/C7H14N2O/c10-8-9-6-4-2-1-3-5-7-9/h1-7H2

InChI key: InChIKey=RCFKQVLHWYOSFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: N(=O)N1CCCCCCC1

Synonyms:

• 1-Nitrosoazocane
• Azocine, octahydro-1-nitroso-
• Heptamethylenimine, 1-nitroso-
• N-Nitrosoazacyclooctane
• N-Nitrosoheptamethyleneimine
• Octahydro-1-nitrosoazocine
• -Nitrosoheptamethyleneimine
• octahydro-1-nitroso-azocin
• nitroso-heptamethylenimin
• HEPTAMETHYLENENITROSAMINE
• n-nitrosooktahydroazocin
• 1-Nitrosooctahydroazocine
• 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-1-nitrosoazocine
• N
• nhmi

N-Nitrosoheptamethyleneimine

CAS: 20917-49-1

Formula: C₇H₁₄N₂O

Purity: >99.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Light yellow to Yellow powder to lump to clear liquid

Molecular weight: 142.20

Ref: 3B-N0446

Azocine, octahydro-1-nitroso-

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Formula: C₇H₁₄N₂O

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 142.1989

Ref: IN-DA002K2U

N-Nitrosoheptamethyleneimine

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N-Nitrosoheptamethyleneimine

Purity: >99.0%

Ref: 54-OR1078384

N-Nitrosoheptamethyleneimine

CAS: 20917-49-1

Color and Shape: Neat

Ref: 86-MM1976.02

N-Nitrosoheptamethyleneimine

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N-Nitrosoheptamethyleneimine is a nitrosamine that has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of HIV infection. This compound binds to the hydroxyl group on the skin cells and interacts with a redox cycle, which is an electron transfer process in which electrons are transferred between chemical species. The oxidation catalyst reacts with the compound and converts it into nitrous acid, which can then react with other compounds such as formaldehyde to produce carcinogenic nitrosamines. N-Nitrosoheptamethyleneimine has also been shown to cause cancer by reacting with amides, which can lead to DNA mutation and cell proliferation. It has been shown that this compound may have beneficial effects for congestive heart failure patients when combined with hydrochloric acid.

Formula: C₇H₁₄N₂O

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 142.2 g/mol

Ref: 3D-VAA91749