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4-Hydroxyaminoquinoline-1-oxide

MESHD015108

A potent mutagen and carcinogen. It is a reduction product of 4-NITROQUINOLINE-1-OXIDE. It binds with nucleic acids and inactivates both bacteria and bacteriophage.

Synonyms

  • 4 Hydroxyaminoquinoline 1 oxide
  • 4-Hydroxyaminoquinoline-N-oxide
  • 4 Hydroxyaminoquinoline N oxide

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:26:14.450Z