2-Amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo(4,5-b)pyridine

Agent Name
2-Amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo(4,5-b)pyridine
Alternative Name
PhIP
CAS Number
105650-23-5
Formula
C13-H12-N4
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
2-Amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo(4,5-b)pyridine formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-Methyl-6-phenyl-1H-imidazo(4,5-b)pyridin-2-amine; 1H-Imidazo(4,5-b)pyridine, 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenyl-; PhIP; 1H-Imidazo(4,5-b)pyridin-2-amine, 1-methyl-6-phenyl- (9CI); Imidazo(4,5-b)pyridine, 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenyl-; [ChemIDplus] 2-Amino-1-methyl-6-phenyl-1H-imidazo(4,5-b)pyridine; [HSDB]
Category
Other Nitrogen Rings
Description
Gray-white solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Mutagen present in cooked meat and fish; [Merck Index] Manufactured in small amounts for research purposes; [IARC]
Comments
An irritant; Toxic by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
8.09E-09 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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