N-Nitrosopiperidine
Names and Identifiers of N-Nitrosopiperidine
CAS Number |
100-75-4 |
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EC Number |
202-886-6 |
IUPAC Name |
1-nitrosopiperidine |
InChI |
InChI=1S/C5H10N2O/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5H2 |
InChIKey |
UWSDONTXWQOZFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Canonical SMILES |
C1CCN(CC1)N=O |
UNII |
6N066XUL4L |
Physical and chemical properties of N-Nitrosopiperidine
Acidity coefficient |
-3.18±0.20(Predicted) |
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Boiling Point |
423 °F at 721 mmHg |
carcinogen classification |
2B (Vol. 17, Sup 7) 1987 |
Decomposition |
When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of ... /nitrogen oxides/. |
Density |
1.0631 at 65.3 °F |
Exact Mass |
114.079315 |
Flash Point |
92.8±18.7 °C |
Index of Refraction |
Index of refraction: 1.4933 at 18 °C/D |
LogP |
log Kow = 0.36 |
Melting Point |
170℃ (decomposition) |
Molecular Formula |
C5H10N2O |
Molecular Weight |
114.146 |
PSA |
32.67000 |
Stability |
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
Storage condition |
2-8°C |
Vapour Pressure |
9.20X10-2 mm Hg at 20 °C |
Water Solubility |
76.48g/L(24 ºC) |
Safety Information of N-Nitrosopiperidine
Interaction Studies of N-Nitrosopiperidine
Interaction studies involving N-Nitrosopiperidine have highlighted its unique metabolic pathways compared to similar compounds. For instance, it has been shown that rat liver microsomes metabolize N-Nitrosopiperidine more efficiently than its structural analogs like N-Nitrosopyrrolidine. This differential metabolism suggests that specific cytochrome P450 enzymes play a significant role in its activation and subsequent biological effects .
Biological Activity of N-Nitrosopiperidine
N-Nitrosopiperidine is recognized as a potent esophageal carcinogen in animal studies, particularly in rats. Its mechanism of action involves metabolic activation leading to DNA damage. The compound's carcinogenic activity is attributed to its ability to form reactive intermediates that can interact with cellular macromolecules . Research indicates that it activates specific cytochrome P450 enzymes which are crucial in its metabolic pathway .

