4-Nitroquinoline 1-oxide

SKU: orb1304097

Description

4-Nitroquinoline 1-oxide (4-NQO) is a potent research chemical carcinogen known for generating purine adducts that cause mutations. It is widely used in vitro and in vivo to model carcinogenesis and study DNA damage response mechanisms in various organisms, including bacteria and animals.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 56-57-5
• MW: 190.16
• Purity: 98.93% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₉H₆N₂O₃
• SMILES: [O-][N+](=O)c1cc[n+]([O-])c2ccccc12
• Target: Others
• Solubility: DMSO:62.5 mg/mL (328.67 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (10.52 mM);H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

NQNO, NQO, 4 Nitroquinoline 1 oxide, 4Nqo, 4-NQO, 4-Nitroquinoline, 4Nitroquinoline 1oxide, 4-Nitroquinoline 1-oxide, 4-Nitroquinoline-N-oxide

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

5955