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MeSH Heading: Azoxymethane
Tree Number(s): D02.172.080
Unique ID: D001397
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001397
Annotation: a carcinogen
Scope Note: A potent carcinogen and neurotoxic compound. It is particularly effective in inducing colon carcinomas.
Pharm Action: Carcinogens
Related Numbers: 25843-45-2
CAS Type 1 Name: Diazene, dimethyl-, 1-oxide
Previous Indexing: Azo Compounds (1973-1975); Nitrogen Oxides (1973-1974)
Public MeSH Note: 91; was see under AZO COMPOUNDS 1975-90
History Note: 91(75); was see under AZO COMPOUNDS 1975-90
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1974/11/11
Revision Date: 2013/07/08

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