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Azoxymethane MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


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
Registry Numbers
MO0N1J0SEN
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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