Dibenz(a,j)acridine
Agent Name
Dibenz(a,j)acridine
CAS Number
224-42-0
Formula
C21-H13-N
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2,7,8-Dibenzacridine; 1,2:7,8-Dibenzacridine; 3,4,5,6-Dibenzacridine; 3,4,6,7-Dinaphthacridine; 7-Azadibenz(a,j)anthracene; DB(a,j)AC; Dibenz(a,f)acridine; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Yellow solid; [HSDB] Yellow crystals; [Cerilliant MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as research chemical; Not commercially produced or used in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
There is no data available on cancer in humans. There is sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals. Mechanistic and other data were used to make the determination that Dibenz(a,j)acridine is probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A). [IARC, Vol. 103, 2013] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.85E-09 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Probable (2a)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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