Dibenzothiophene
Agent Name
Dibenzothiophene
CAS Number
132-65-0
Formula
C12-H8-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
(1,1'-Biphenyl)-2,2'-diyl sulfide; 2,2'-Biphenylylene sulfide; 9-Thiafluorene; Dibenzo(b,d)thiophene; Diphenylene sulfide; alpha-Thiafluorene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
Colorless solid; [Hawley] White crystalline powder with a stench; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals; [Hawley]
Comments
There is no data available on cancer in humans. There is inadequate evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals. Dibenzothiophene is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity in humans. [IARC, Vol. 103, 2013] Classified as a heterocyclic aromatic compound; [HSDB] Effects in lethal-dose animal studies include general anesthesia, coma, and fatty liver degeneration; [RTECS] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000205 mm Hg
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
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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