Flavianic acid
Agent Name
Flavianic acid
CAS Number
483-84-1
Formula
C10-H6-N2-O8-S
Major Category
Dyes
Synonyms
Naphthol Yellow; 2,4-Dinitro-1-naphthol-7-sulfonic acid; 2,4-Dinitronaphtholsulfonic acid; 8-Hydroxy-5,7-dinitro-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid; DNNS; 2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 5,7-dinitro-8-hydroxy-; 2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 8-hydroxy-5,7-dinitro-; 8-Hydroxy-5,7-dinitronaphthalene-2-sulphonic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Dyes
Description
Solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Naphthol yellow S (Flavianic acid, sodium salt) is a dye; [Wikipedia]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "1,5-Dinitronaphthalene." See "FD&C Yellow 2."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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