| Description | 4-Nitroquinoline 1-oxide (4-NQO) is a chemical carcinogen that induces mutations in bacteria, fungi, and animals through the formation of large amounts of purine adducts. |
| Synonyms | 4-Nitroquinoline 1-oxide, 4Nqo, NQO, 4-NQO, 4-Nitroquinoline-N-oxide, NQNO, 4-硝基喹啉-N-氧化物 |
| molecular weight | 190.16 |
| Molecular formula | C9H6N2O3 |
| CAS | 56-57-5 |
| Storage | store at low temperature | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 60 mg/mL (315.52 mM) |
| References | 1. Damien J Downes, et al. G3 (Bethesda) . 2014 Oct 27;4(12):2483-92. |