2-Methyl-1-nitroanthraquinone
Agent Name
2-Methyl-1-nitroanthraquinone
CAS Number
129-15-7
Formula
C15-H9-N-O4
Major Category
Dyes
Synonyms
1-N-2-MA [Russian]; 1-Nitro-2-methylanthraquinone; 2-Methyl-1-nitro-9,10-anthracenedione; 9,10-Anthracenedione, 2-methyl-1-nitro-; Anthraquinone, 2-methyl-1-nitro-; Violet Cibacet 2R; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Anthraquinone Dyes
Description
Pale yellow solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used to make dyes and 1-amino-2-methylanthraquinone; Not commercially used or produced in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
A mutagen and tumorigen; [RTECS] Anthraquinones have cathartic action after ingestion, and in severe cases, may cause kidney damage, liver enzyme elevation, GI hemorrhage, seizures, and coma;; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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