N-Ethyl-N-nitrosourea

SKU: orb2814165

Description

N-Ethyl-N-nitrosourea (ENU) is a potent alkylating mutagen used in research to model carcinogenesis and study genetic disorders. It is widely applied in both in vivo mutagenesis screens, particularly for generating rodent models of leukemia and CNS tumors, and in vitro studies of DNA damage and repair mechanisms.

Research Area

Molecular Biology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 759-73-9
• MW: 117.11
• Purity: 99.97% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₃H₇N₃O₂
• SMILES: O=NN(C(=O)N)CC
• Target: DNA Alkylation

Storage & Handling

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

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

12967