2,7-Dinitrofluorene
Agent Name
2,7-Dinitrofluorene
CAS Number
5405-53-8
Formula
C13-H8-N2-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
9H-Fluorene, 2,7-dinitro-; 9H-Fluorene, 2,7-dinitro- (9CI); Fluorene, 2,7-dinitro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Yellow powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Nitro-polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (nitroPAHs) are primarily produced from the incomplete combustion of organic matter; Occupational exposure has been documented in workplaces where diesel engines are used (i.e., underground mines); [Reference #1]
Comments
Complex mixtures of nitroPAHs have been shown to be potent mutagens; NitroPAHs have demonstrated some evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals; [Reference #1] An irritant; Risk of irreversible adverse health effects; A suspected teratogen; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "1-Nitropyrene"
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.88E-07 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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