N-Nitrosoguvacoline
Agent Name
N-Nitrosoguvacoline
CAS Number
55557-02-3
Formula
C7-H10-N2-O3
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Nitroso-1,2,5,6-tetrahydronicotinic acid methyl ester; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-1-nitroso-, methyl ester; Nitrosoguvacoline; Nicotinic acid, 1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-1-nitroso-, methyl ester; [ChemIDplus] NG; NGL; Nitroso-guva-coline; Methyl 1,2,5,6-tetra-hydro-1-nitrosonicotinate; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid 1,2,5,6-tetra-hydro-1-nitrosomethyl ester; [IARC]
Category
Nitrosamines
Sources/Uses
"Formed by nitrosation of arecoline." [ChemIDplus] 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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