N-Nitrososarcosine

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance

**Definition:** A pale yellow, crystalline solid nitrosamine that decomposes when exposed to light and emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition. N-Nitrososarcosine is used in laboratory research to induce tumors in experimental animals. This substance may be formed during the cooking of foods that contain sodium nitrite as a preservative, including meat, fish and cheese. Exposure to N-Nitrososarcosine irritates the skin and eyes. This substance is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)

**Synonyms:** - Acetic Acid, 2-(methylnitrosoamino)- - N-Methyl-N-Nitroso-Glycine - N-NITROSOSARCOSINE - N-Nitrosomethylglycine - N-methyl-N-(carboxymethyl)nitrosamine - N-methyl-N-nitrosoglycine - NSAR