2-Acetylaminofluorene
Agent Name
2-Acetylaminofluorene
CAS Number
53-96-3
Formula
C15-H13-N-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-(Acetylamino)fluorene; 2-AAF; 2-Acetamidofluorene; 2-Acetaminofluorene; 2-Acetoaminofluorene; 2-Acetylaminfluorene; 2-Acetylamino-fluoren [German]; 2-Aminoacetylfluorene; 2-FAA; 2-Fluorenil acetamide; 2-Fluorenylacetamide; Acetoaminofluorene; Acetylaminofluorene; Azetylaminofluoren [German]; FAA; Fluorene, 2-acetamido-; N-2-Fluorenylacetamide; N-9H-Fluoren-2-ylacetamide; N-Acetyl-2-aminofluorene; [ChemIDplus] UN8027
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Tan, crystalline powder; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
"Used in the study of liver enzymes and the carcinogenicity and mutagenicity of aromatic amines as a positive control." [HSDB]
Comments
Potential for cancer--see 29 CFR 1910.1003. An animal carcinogen (liver, bladder, and kidneys); [ACGIH]
Restricted
See 29CFR1910.1003 (Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to the manufacturing, processing, repackaging, releasing, handling, and storing of this chemical);
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
Carcinogen--No TLV;
Half Life
No reports found; [TDR, p. 31]
Adverse Effects
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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