| Description | N-Nitroso sarcosine is a carcinogen and nitrosation product of sarcosine that has been found in cured meat products.1,2 |
| In vivo | In vivo, N-nitroso sarcosine (225 mg/kg) induces the formation of metastatic liver carcinomas in mice.2 |
| molecular weight | 118.0913 |
| Molecular formula | C3H6N2O3 |
| CAS | 13256-22-9 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 10 mg/mL DMF: 15 mg/mL Ethanol: 30 mg/mL PBS (pH 7.2): 5 mg/mL |
| References | 1. Janzowski, C., Eisenbrand, G., and Preussmann, R.Occurrence of N-nitrosamino acids in cured meat products and their efffect on formation of N-nitrosamines during heatingFood Cosmet. Toxicol.16(4)343-348(1978) 2. Wogan, G.N., Paglialunga, S., Archer, M.C., et al.Carcinogenicity of nitrosation products of ephedrine, sarcosine, folic acid, and creatinineCancer Res.35(8)1981-1984(1975) |