1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-nitrosourea

Agent Name
1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-nitrosourea
CAS Number
13743-07-2
Formula
C3-H7-N3-O3
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-nitrosourea formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-Nitroso-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)urea; 2-Hydroxyethylnitrosourea; HENU; HNU; Hydroxyethylnitrosourea; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N-nitrosourea; N-Hydroxyethyl-N-nitrosourea; N-Nitrosohydroxyethylurea; Nitroso-2-hydroxyethylurea; Urea, 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-nitroso-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitrosamines
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (rat) = 120 mg/kg; Carcinogenic effects observed in rodents; [RTECS] See "N-Nitroso-N-methylurea." See "NITROSAMINES."
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