Category
Nitroso Amines
CAS Number
NA
Molecular Formula
C19H18N2O
Molecular Weight
290.37 g/mol
Synonym

(N-[3-(5H-Dibenzo[a,d][7]annulen-5-ylidene)propyl]-N-methylnitrous amide)

Keywords
Impurities
Metabolites.
Pharmaceutical Standards
Fine Chemicals
Nitrosamine Standards
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N-Nitroso Desmethyl Cyclobenzaprine is a nitrosamine impurity that can form in desmethyl cyclobenzaprine, a metabolite of the muscle relaxant cyclobenzaprine. Because nitrosamines are potentially carcinogenic, its presence is carefully monitored and controlled to ensure medication safety.