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| IUPAC name 4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone | |
| Properties | |
| Chemical formula | C10H13N3O2 |
| Molar mass | 207.23 g/mol |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). Infobox references | |
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.
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