4-Hydroxyaminoquinoline-1-oxide

A potent mutagen and carcinogen. It is a reduction product of 4-NITROQUINOLINE-1-OXIDE. It binds with nucleic acids and inactivates both bacteria and bacteriophage.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D02.092.570.450, D03.633.100.810.050.440, D03.661.243.320

MeSH Unique ID: D015108

Registry Number: 4637-56-3

Entry Terms:

• 4 Hydroxyaminoquinoline 1 oxide
• 4-Hydroxyaminoquinoline-N-oxide
• 4 Hydroxyaminoquinoline N oxide

Previous Indexing:

• Cyclic N-Oxides (1972-1974)
• Hydroxylamines (1974)
• Quinolines (1972-1974)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Carcinogens
• Mutagens

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Amines
Hydroxylamines
4-Hydroxyaminoquinoline-1-oxide

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Heterocyclic Compounds
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Quinolines
Aminoquinolines
4-Hydroxyaminoquinoline-1-oxide

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4-Hydroxyaminoquinoline-1-oxide