A synthesis is described which incorporates isotopic nitrogen (N15) into the molecule of the carcinogen, 2-acetylaminofluorene. By mass-spectrographic analysis the hitherto unknown fate of the nitrogen during metabolism may be determined.

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This work was supported by Grant C-1066 from the Public Health Service.

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