Chemical Properties
Thick Yellow Oil
Uses
It shows carcinogenicity in the duct cells.
Definition
ChEBI: A nitrosamine that is dipropylamine in which the hydrogen attached to the nitrogen has been replaced by a nitroso group. It is a genotoxic carcinogen, targeting the lung, liver, thyroid, and kidney.
Safety Profile
Suspected carcinogen
with experimental carcinogenic,
neoplastigenic, tumorigenic, and teratogenic
data. Moderately toxic by subcutaneous
route. Human mutation data reported.
When heated to decomposition it emits
toxic fumes of NOx. See also
NITROSAMINES.
