A potent promutagen. Also mutagenic to Salmonella typhimurium TA 1535 and TA 100 in the presence of reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate-fortified rat or mouse liver mitochondrial supernatant fractions.
Method for Determining Identity:H NMR spectroscopic analysis
TLC Conditions:SiO2: Dichloromethane: Methanol: 9:1; Visualized with Iodine; single spot; Rf=0.7
Appearance:White to Off-White Solid
Storage and Stability:May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
