Azoxymethane
CAS Number25843-45-2
FormulaCH3N=N(→O)CH3
Mol. Weight74.08 g/mol
Azoxymethane
What is Azoxymethane?
Azoxymethane is a chemical compound with CAS number 25843-45-2 and molecular formula CH3N=N(→O)CH3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Azoxymethane (AOM), a gene mutation agent, may be used with dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) to create cancer models in laboratory animals which can be used to study mechanisms of cancer progression and chemoprevention.
Specifications
Linear Formula
CH3N=N(→O)CH3
Molecular Weight
74.08 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥90% (GC)
Boiling Point
97-99 °C(lit.)
Density
0.991 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS06
GHS08Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H300-H350
Precautionary Statements
P201-P264-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P308 + P313
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