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2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo(4,5-b)pyridine
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: Compounds containing 1,3-diazole, a five membered aromatic ring containing two nitrogen atoms separated by one of the carbons. Chemically reduced ones include IMIDAZOLINES and IMIDAZOLIDINES. Distinguish from 1,2-diazole (PYRAZOLES).
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2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo(4,5-b)pyridine [ PhIP ]
mutagen from fried ground beef; structure given in first source
105650-23-5
*Imidazoles
Pharma Action
Carcinogens
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Mutagens
Carcinogenesis 1986;7(7):1081