Category
Nitroso Amines
CAS Number
134720-04-0
Molecular Formula
C14H21N3O4
Molecular Weight
295.34
Synonym

2-(4-(2-Hydroxy-3-(isopropyl(nitroso)amino)propoxy)phenyl)acetamide

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Impurities
Metabolites.
Pharmaceutical Standards
Fine Chemicals
Nitrosamine Standards
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N-Nitroso Atenolol is a nitrosamine impurity that can form in atenolol, a medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart conditions. Since nitrosamines are potentially cancer-causing, the presence of N-nitroso atenolol is carefully monitored, and strict manufacturing controls are applied to keep it within safe limits.