4-Nitroquinoline-N-oxide (4-NQO)

60-159, Direct acting mutagens do not require the use of S9 metabolic activation to cause mutagenicity. 4-Nitroquinoline-N-oxide (4-NQO); CAS# 56-57-5. For use in bacterial reverse mutation assays with all Ames strains as well as WP2 tester strains. Dose 0.5 - 4 µg/plate. Reconstitute with organic solvents such as DMSO or sterile dH2O as applicable. Positive controls and CONTROLCHEM™ chemicals are obtained from major suppliers of research chemicals and are employed without further characterization or purification. Packaged quantities are precise within 1%. Please Note: Positive controls/CONTROLCHEM™ chemicals are known mutagens/carcinogens/toxins and are sold only to those experienced in the safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials. Consult your Institutional Safety Officer before ordering. For Research Use Only