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Nicotine-derived nitrosamine ketone (NNK), or '''4-(methylnitrosamino)- 1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone''', is a ] present in ] that is a potent procarcinogen. It is activated by ]. It is a ] of exposure to cigarette smoke. It is produced upon the ] of ].
Nicotine-derived nitrosamine ketone''' ('''NNK'''), or '''4-(methylnitrosamino)- 1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone''', is a ] present in ] that is a potent procarcinogen. It is activated by ]. It is a ] of exposure to cigarette smoke. It is produced upon the ] of ].
== See also ==
== See also ==
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nicotine-derived nitrosamine ketone (NNK)
Names
IUPAC name
4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone
Nicotine-derived nitrosamine ketone (NNK), or 4-(methylnitrosamino)- 1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone, is a nitrosamine present in tobacco that is a potent procarcinogen. It is activated by CYP2A6. It is a biomarker of exposure to cigarette smoke. It is produced upon the curing of tobacco.