Methylazoxymethanol
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IUPAC name (Z)-hydroxymethylimino-methyl-oxidoazanium[citation needed] | |
Preferred IUPAC name [(Z)-methyl-ONN-azoxy]methanol | |
Other names MAM | |
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Chemical formula | C2H6N2O2 |
Molar mass | 90.082 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references |
Chemical compound
Methylazoxymethanol, MAM, is a carcinogen which reduces DNA synthesis.[1] Its derivatives include methylazoxymethanol acetate and cycasin, which they are found in cycad.
References
- ^ "Methylazoxymethanol – Compound Summary". PubChem. National Center for Biotechnology Information. Retrieved 9 February 2019.