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4-Nitroquinoline-1-oxide

MESHD015112

A potent mutagen and carcinogen. This compound and its metabolite 4-HYDROXYAMINOQUINOLINE-1-OXIDE bind to nucleic acids. It inactivates bacteria but not bacteriophage.

Synonyms

  • 4 Nitroquinoline 1 oxide
  • 4-Nitroquinoline-N-oxide
  • 4 Nitroquinoline N oxide

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