Dibenz(a,h)acridine
Agent Name
Dibenz(a,h)acridine
CAS Number
226-36-8
Formula
C21-H13-N
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2,5,6-Dibenzacridine; 1,2,5,6-Dibenzoacridine; 1,2,5,6-Dinaphthacridine; 7-Azadibenz(a,h)anthracene; DB(a,h)AC; Dibenz(a,d)acridine; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Yellow solid; [HSDB] Crystalline solid; [Cerilliant MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Produced from incomplete combustion of organic substances; Used for biochemical research; [HSDB]
Comments
There is no data available on cancer in humans. There is sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals. Dibenz(a,h)acridine is possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). [IARC, Vol. 103, 2013] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.85E-09 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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