Agent Name |
2-Acetylaminofluorene |
CAS Number |
53-96-3 |
Formula |
C15-H13-N-O |
Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
Synonyms |
2-(Acetylamino)fluorene; 2-AAF; 2-Acetamidofluorene; 2-Acetaminofluorene; 2-Acetoaminofluorene; 2-Acetylaminfluorene; 2-Acetylamino-fluoren [German]; 2-Aminoacetylfluorene; 2-FAA; 2-Fluorenil acetamide; 2-Fluorenylacetamide; Acetoaminofluorene; Acetylaminofluorene; Azetylaminofluoren [German]; FAA; Fluorene, 2-acetamido-; N-2-Fluorenylacetamide; N-9H-Fluoren-2-ylacetamide; N-Acetyl-2-aminofluorene; [ChemIDplus] UN8027 |
Category |
Amines, Aromatic |
Description |
Tan, crystalline powder; [NIOSH] |
Sources/Uses |
"Used in the study of liver enzymes and the carcinogenicity and mutagenicity of aromatic amines as a positive control." [HSDB] |
Comments |
Potential for cancer--see 29 CFR 1910.1003. An animal carcinogen (liver, bladder, and kidneys); [ACGIH] |
Restricted |
See 29CFR1910.1003 (Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to the manufacturing, processing, repackaging, releasing, handling, and storing of this chemical); |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Explanatory Notes |
Carcinogen--No TLV; |
Half Life |
No reports found; [TDR, p. 31] |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 2-ACETYLAMINOFLUORENE
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