5,5-Dimethyl-1-pyrroline-1-oxide
Agent Name
5,5-Dimethyl-1-pyrroline-1-oxide
Alternative Name
DMPO
CAS Number
3317-61-1
Formula
C6-H11-N-O
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
5,5-Dimethyl-1-pyrroline N-oxide; 5,5-Dimethylpyrroline-N-oxide; 2H-Pyrrole, 3,4-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-, 1-oxide; 3,4-Dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-2H-pyrrole 1-oxide; DMPO; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biochemical Research
Description
White solid; Highly hygroscopic; [Merck Index] Light yellow, hygroscopic solidified mass or fragments; mp = 25-29 deg C; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in biology as a spin trap agent; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
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