MeIQx
Agent Name
MeIQx
Alternative Name
2-Amino-3,8-dimethylimidazo(4,5-f)quinoxaline
CAS Number
77500-04-0
Formula
C11-H11-N5
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Amino-3,8-dimethyl-3H-imidazo(4,5-f)quinoxaline; 2-Amino-3,8-dimethylimidazo(4,5-f)quinoxaline; 3,8-Dimethyl-3H-imidazo(4,5-f)quinoxalin-2-amine; 8-MeIQX; 8-Methyl-IQX; 3H-Imidazo(4,5-f)quinoxalin-2-amine, 3,8-dimethyl-; 3H-Imidazo(4,5-f)quinoxaline, 2-amino-3,8-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
Description
Yellow solid; [Toronto Research Chemicals MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Strong mutagen found in broiled foods." [ChemIDplus] Naturally produced when meats are heated or cooked; Used as a research chemical; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause irritation; Suspected mutagen and carcinogen; [Toronto Research Chemicals MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.7E-08 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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