6294-36-6

Basic information

• Product Name: (6E)-4-(hydroxyamino)-6-(nitrosomethylidene)cyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-one
• CAS NO: 6294-36-6
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₆N₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 166.1341
• Mol File: 6294-36-6.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 267.7°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 115.7°C
• Density: 1.4g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00109mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.61
• CAS DataBase Reference: (6E)-4-(hydroxyamino)-6-(nitrosomethylidene)cyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-one(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (6E)-4-(hydroxyamino)-6-(nitrosomethylidene)cyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-one(6294-36-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (6E)-4-(hydroxyamino)-6-(nitrosomethylidene)cyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-one(6294-36-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 6294-36-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

The chemical compound (6E)-4-(hydroxyamino)-6-(nitrosomethylidene)cyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-one, also known as N-hydroxysoanin, is a cyclic oxime-nitroso compound. It consists of a six-membered ring with a hydroxylamino group and a nitrosomethylidene moiety attached to it. (6E)-4-(hydroxyamino)-6-(nitrosomethylidene)cyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-one is commonly used as a reagent in organic synthesis and has been studied for its potential biological activities. Its structure suggests potential use as a mutagen and it has been found to have potential anti-cancer properties. Additionally, it has been implicated in the formation of DNA adducts and is considered to have potential carcinogenic effects. Further research is needed to fully understand the chemical and biological properties of this compound.