2-Anthracenamine

Agent Name
2-Anthracenamine
CAS Number
613-13-8
Formula
C14-H11-N
Major Category
Other Classes
2-Anthracenamine formula graphical representation
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]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
4.05E-06 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

Dermatotoxin
PICD (photoirritant contact dermatitis)

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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