Uses
Azo-mustard is a nitrogen mustard derivative with mutagenic effects in Drosophila melanogaster males[1].
Definition
ChEBI: 2-({4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}diazenyl)benzoic acid is a nitrogen mustard.
Safety Profile
Poison by intraperitoneal andintravenous routes. Mutation data reported. When heatedto decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Cl- andNOx.
References
[1] C E PURDOM. Mutagenic effects of nitrogen mustard derivatives of azo-benzene compounds in Drosophila melanogaster. Biochem Pharmacol. 1960 Nov:5:206-18. DOI:
10.1016/0006-2952(60)90065-4
