Phthalazine
Agent Name
Phthalazine
CAS Number
253-52-1
Formula
C8-H6-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2,3-Benzodiazine; 2,3-Diazanaphthalene; Benzo(d)pyridazine; beta-Phenodiazine; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
Description
Pale yellow solid; [Merck Index] Yellow crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Phthalazine, also called benzo-orthodiazine or benzopyridazine, is a heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C8H6N2. It is isomeric with other naphthyridines including quinoxaline, cinnoline and quinazoline." [Wikipedia]
Comments
Suspected mutagen; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
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