Azoxymethane
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IUPAC name
Methyl-methylimino-oxidoazanium | |
Other names
Dimethyldiazene-1-oxide | |
Identifiers | |
25843-45-2 | |
ChemSpider | 30663 |
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Jmol-3D images | Image |
PubChem | 33184 |
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UNII | MO0N1J0SEN |
Properties | |
Molecular formula |
C2H6N2O |
Molar mass | 74.08 g·mol−1 |
Density | 0.991 g/mL |
Boiling point | 97 to 99 °C (207 to 210 °F; 370 to 372 K) |
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa) | |
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Infobox references | |
Azoxymethane (AOM) is a carcinogenic and neurotoxic chemical compound used in biological research. It is the oxide of azomethane and is particularly effective for the induction of a colon carcinoma.[2]