Naphthazarin

Agent Name
Naphthazarin
CAS Number
475-38-7
Formula
C10-H6-O4
Major Category
Other Uses
Naphthazarin formula graphical representation
Synonyms
5,8-Dihydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione; 5,8-Dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone; 5,8-Dihydroxy-1,4-naphthosemiquinone; 5,8-Dihydroxynaphthoquinone; Naphthazarine; Naphthazarone; 1,4-Naphthalenedione, 5,8-dihydroxy- (9CI); 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 5,8-dihydroxy-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biochemical Research
Description
Brown solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A fish toxin; [ChemIDplus] A naturally occurring organic compound; [Wikipedia]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Reference Link #1
The microtubule depolymerizing agent naphthazarin induces both apoptosis and autophagy in A549 lung cancer cells.
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
9.95E-08 mm Hg

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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