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1,2-Dimethylhydrazine
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Definition
: A DNA alkylating agent that has been shown to be a potent carcinogen and is widely used to induce colon tumors in experimental animals.
Pharmacological Action
Alkylating Agents
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Carcinogens
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Mutagens
Other names
SDMH; sym Dimethylhydrazine; N,N' Dimethylhydrazine; 1,2 Dimethylhydrazine; 1,2 Dimethyl hydrazine; sym-
Dimethylhydrazine; N,N'-
Dimethylhydrazine; 1,2-
Dimethyl-
hydrazine