4-(N-Nitrosomethylamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone
Agent Name
4-(N-Nitrosomethylamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone
Alternative Name
NNK
CAS Number
64091-91-4
Formula
C10-H13-N3-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
NNK; 1-Butanone, 4-(methylnitrosoamino)-1-(3-pyridinyl)-; 4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone; 4-(N-Methyl-N-nitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone; 4-(N-Nitroso-N-methylamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone; 4-(Nitrosoamino-N-methyl)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone; 4-Methylnitrosoamino-1-(3-pyridinyl)-1-butanone; N-Methyl-N-nitroso-4-oxo-4-(3-pyridyl)butyl amine; 4-(Methyl-N-nitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone; Ketone, 3-pyridyl 3-(N-methyl-N-nitrosamino)propyl; NNK (carcinogen); [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Nitrosamines
Description
Pale yellow solid; [CAMEO] White solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
A constituent of tobacco smoke; [ChemIDplus]
Comments
"Symptoms of exposure to this compound include nausea, vomiting, airway obstruction and/or increased mucous secretion in the lungs." [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Established
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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