N-Nitrosodiethylamine (DEN) is a widely occurring nitrosamine that is one of the most important environmental carcinogens (1) primarily inducing tumors of liver (2,3). Drinking water contaminant candidate list 3 (CCL 3) compound as per United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), environmental, and food contaminants. NDMA and NDEA were found as an impurity in generic versions of valsartan, losartan and irbesartan.
SKU | RCLST564525 |
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CAS number | 55-18-5 |
Molecular Formula | C4H10N2O |
Catalog Number | RCLST564525 |
Chemical Name | N-Nitrosodiethylamine |
Synonyms | N-Ethyl-N-nitrosoethanamine; DEN; DENA; Diethylnitrosamide; Diethylnitrosamine; Diethylnitrosoamine; N,N-Diethylnitrosoamine; N-Ethyl-N-nitrosoethanamine; N-Nitroso-N,N-diethylamine; NDEA; NSC 132; Nitrosodiethylamin; NDEA |
Molecular Weight | 102.13 |
Solubility | Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate, Methanol (Slightly) |
Stability | No Data Available |
Appearance | Pale Yellow to Yellow Oil |
Storage Condition | Refrigerator |
Shipping Info | *eh* Dangerous goods |