Agent Name
1-Aminoanthracene
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Anthracylamine; 1-Anthramine; alpha-Aminoanthracene; Anthracene, 1-amino-; Anthracene, amino-; 1-Anthracenamine; 1-Anthrylamine; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Dark brown powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 1,250 mg/kg; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; Causes photosensitivity, with light induced allergic reactions ranging from sunburn-like reactions to edematous, vesiculated lesions, or bullae; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "2-Anthracenamine."
Vapor Pressure
4.05E-06 mm Hg
Dermatotoxin
PICD (photoirritant contact dermatitis)
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: