Category
Nitroso Amines
CAS Number
NA
Molecular Formula
C25H26N2O2
Molecular Weight
386.49 g/mol
Synonym

(Z)-N-(2-(4-(1,2-diphenylbut-1-en-1-yl)phenoxy)ethyl)-N-methylnitrous amide; N-Nitroso Tamoxifen EP Impurity F

Keywords
Impurity Standards
Nitrosamine Standards
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N-Nitroso N-Desmethyl Tamoxifen is a nitrosamine impurity that can form in tamoxifen products. It has no therapeutic use and is monitored for safety and regulatory compliance because of its potential carcinogenic risk.