Isoquinoline
Agent Name
Isoquinoline
CAS Number
119-65-3
Formula
C9-H7-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Azanaphthalene; 2-Benzazine; 3,4-Benzopyridine; Benzo(c)pyridine; Isochinolin [Czech]; Leucoline; beta-Quinoline; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Quinolines
Description
Liquid or hygroscopic solid with a pungent odor like anise oil mixed with benzaldehyde; mp = 26.48 deg C; [Merck Index] Light brown; mp = 24-28 deg C; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Present in coal tar; Used to make dyes, insecticides, antimalarials, and rubber accelerators; [Merck Index] Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
A moderate skin irritant; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant; Highly toxic by skin absorption; Harmful by ingestion; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Quinoline."
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