1-methyl-4-nitrosopiperazine

N-Methyl-N’-nitrosopiperazine was used as a reagent in the organic synthesis of several compounds including that of (4-methoxyphenoxy)acetic and (3,4,5-trimethoxyphenoxy)acetic acid amides and hydrazides which display antimicrobial and anthelmintic properties and may act as potential neurotropic and cardiovascular agents. N-Methyl-N’-nitrosopiperazine also diplayed strong nasal carcinogenity and genotoxicity toward nasal cells.

Poison by ingestion. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Mutation data reported. Many N-nitroso compounds are carcinogens. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. See also NNITROSO COMPOUNDS.