N-nitrosomethylphenylamine (NMPA) is a nitrosamine and is known to be a potent carcinogen associated with cancer development in animals and humans. NMPA can damage DNA and cause mutations in genes that control cell growth and division. It reacts with DNA in vitro to form genotoxic activity, which may lead to cell...

N-Nitroso-N-methylaniline is an N-nitrosamine. It induces the formation of esophageal, pharyngeal, and tongue tumors in rats when administered at a concentration of 200 mg/L in the drinking water or 15 mg/ml via oral gavage. N-Nitroso-N-methylaniline is toxic to rats with LD50 values of 336 and 225 mg/kg for male...