Agent Name
2-Anthracenamine
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Aminoanthracene; 2-Anthracenamide; 2-Anthracylamine; 2-Anthramine; 2-Anthrylamine; beta-Aminoanthracene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Yellow solid; [HSDB] Deep yellow powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Produced from incomplete combustion of organic substances; Also found in synthetic fuel; Used for biochemical research; Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB] Used for organic synthesis; [NTP]
Comments
Induced tumors in experimental animals by topical exposure; [HSBD] Induced liver tumors in adult fish one year after embryonic injection; Skeletal abnormalities and germ cell defects observed in pups of pregnant mice dosed with 10 mg/kg/day; [REPROTOX] An irritant and photosensitizer; [Aldrich MSDS]
Vapor Pressure
4.05E-06 mm Hg
Dermatotoxin
PICD (photoirritant contact dermatitis)
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: