2-Amino-3,4-dimethylimidazo(4,5-f)quinoline

Agent Name
2-Amino-3,4-dimethylimidazo(4,5-f)quinoline
CAS Number
77094-11-2
Formula
C12-H12-N4
Major Category
Other Classes
2-Amino-3,4-dimethylimidazo(4,5-f)quinoline formula graphical representation
Synonyms
3,4-Dimethyl-3H-imidazo(4,5-f)quinolin-2-amine; Me IQ; MeIQ; MelQ; Methyl IQ; Methyl-IQ; 2-Amino-3,4-dimethylimidazo(4,5-f)quinoline; 3H-Imidazo(4,5-f)quinoline, 2-amino-3,4-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Pale orange or light yellow solid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Classified as a heterocyclic aromatic compound; Found in cooked meat and fish; [IARC] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUNDS."
Comments
See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen

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