N-Nitrosoguvacine
Agent Name
N-Nitrosoguvacine
CAS Number
55557-01-2
Formula
C6-H8-N2-O3
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,2,5,6-Tetrahydro-1-nitroso-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-1-nitroso-; [ChemIDplus] NGC; Nitroso-guvacine; 1,2,5,6-Tetrahydro-1-nitrosonicotinic acid; [IARC]
Category
Nitrosamines
Sources/Uses
Has been found in the saliva of betel-quid chewers; [IARC]
Comments
See "NITROSAMINES."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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