1,8,9-Anthracenetriol
Agent Name
1,8,9-Anthracenetriol
Alternative Name
Anthralin
CAS Number
1143-38-0
Formula
C14-H10-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,8,9-Anthratriol; 1,8,9-Trihydroxyanthracene; Dermaline; Derobin; Dioxyanthranol; DrithoCreme; Drithoscalp; Lasan; Anthralin; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
Odorless yellow solid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used topically to treat psoriasis; [Hawley]
Comments
Very irritating to skin and eyes; [Hawley] A skin, eye, mucous membrane, and respiratory tract irritant; May stain skin reddish-brown; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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