1-Amino-2,4-dibromoanthraquinone

Agent Name
1-Amino-2,4-dibromoanthraquinone
CAS Number
81-49-2
Formula
C14-H7-Br2-N-O2
Major Category
Dyes
1-Amino-2,4-dibromoanthraquinone formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-Amino-2,4-dibromanthrachinon [Czech]; 2,4-Dibromo-1-anthraquinonylamine; 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1-amino-2,4-dibromo-; Anthraquinone, 1-amino-2,4-dibromo-; Dibromoaminoanthraquinone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Anthraquinone Dyes
Description
Odorless red solid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Intermediate in the production of anthraquinone dyes; [HSDB]
Comments
Anthraquinones are toxic by ingestion: vomiting, diarrhea, kidney and liver damage, and coma; Deaths have been reported after children ingested Rhamnus berries; [HSDB] An eye and respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Reference Link #1
IARC 2012: 1-Amino-2,4-dibromoanthraquinone
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
1.44E-09 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point > 200 deg C; [CAMEO]

Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen

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