Amsonic acid
Agent Name
Amsonic acid
CAS Number
81-11-8
Formula
C14-H14-N2-O6-S2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
(E)-4,4'-Diamino-2,2'-stilbendisulfonsaeure; 2,2'-(1,2-Ethenediyl)bis(5-amino-benzenesulfonic acid); 2,2'-(1,2-Ethylenediyl)bis(5-aminobenzenesulfonic acid); 2,2'-Disulfo-4,4'-stilbenediamine; 2,2'-Stilbenedisulfonic acid, 4,4'-diamino-; 4,4'-Diamino-2,2'-stilbenedisulfonic acid; 4-4'-Diamino-2,2'-stilbenedisulphonic acid; Amsonsaeure; Benzene, 1,1'-(1,2-ethenediyl)bis-, diamino disulfo deriv.; Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,2'-(1,2-ethenediyl)bis(5-amino-; DAS; DASD; Diaminostilbenedisulfonic acid; Flavonic acid; Tinopal BHS; p,p'-Diaminodiphenylethylene-o,o'-disulfonic acid; p,p'-Diaminostilbene-o,o'-disulfonic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aminobenzoic Acids
Description
Yellow solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for dyes, bleaching agents, and fluorescent brighteners; [HSDB]
Comments
An eye and respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] There have been reports of decreased libido in male workers handling this chemical; [REPROTOX] An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include abnormal liver and kidney function tests; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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