2-Chloroanthraquinone

Agent Name
2-Chloroanthraquinone
CAS Number
131-09-9
Formula
C14-H7-Cl-O2
Major Category
Dyes
2-Chloroanthraquinone formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Chloro-9,10-anthracenedione; 2-Chloro-9,10-anthraquinone; 9,10-Anthracenedione, 2-chloro-; beta-Chloroanthraquinone; Anthraquinone, 2-chloro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Anthraquinone Dyes
Description
Grey or green powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Not irritating to skin or eyes of rabbits; A skin sensitizer in guinea pigs; [IUCLID] Causes impaired liver function tests, kidney changes, and erythrocyte count changes in 30-day intermittent oral studies of rats; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
VP = 0.002 mm Hg at 110 deg C; [IUCLID]

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: