DIBENZ(A,H)ACRIDINE

CAS NO.：226-36-8
Empirical Formula: C21H13N
Molecular Weight: 279.33
MDL number: MFCD00215935
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:08:52

What is DIBENZ(A,H)ACRIDINE?

Chemical properties

Yellow Crystalline Solid

The Uses of DIBENZ(A,H)ACRIDINE

A urinary metabolite from inhalation and dermal exposure to polycyclic aromatics hydrocarbons in hot mix asphalt paving workers. A heterocyclic aromatic compound with potent mutagenic and carcinogenic properties. One of the azaarenes found in grilled meat.

The Uses of DIBENZ(A,H)ACRIDINE

Definition

ChEBI: Dibenz[a,h]acridine is a polycyclic heteroarene and an organonitrogen heterocyclic compound.

What are the applications of Application

Dibenz[a,h]acridine is A heterocyclic, aromatic compound which has potent mutagenic and carcinogenic properties

General Description

Yellow crystals. Insoluble in water.

Air & Water Reactions

Dust/air mixtures may ignite and explode. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

DIBENZ(A,H)ACRIDINE neutralizes acids in exothermic reactions to form salts plus water. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. May generate hydrogen, a flammable gas, in combination with strong reducing agents such as hydrides.

Safety Profile

Confirmed carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic and tumorigenic data. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. See also ANTHRACENE.

Properties of DIBENZ(A,H)ACRIDINE

Melting point:	223-224oC
Boiling point:	412.11°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.0343 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.8240 (estimate)
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Benzene (Slightly), Chloroform (Slightly)
form	neat
pka	4.71±0.30(Predicted)
color	Light Yellow to Yellow
BRN	209261
IARC	2B (Vol. 32, Sup 7, 103) 2013
EPA Substance Registry System	Dibenz[a,h]acridine (226-36-8)

Safety information for DIBENZ(A,H)ACRIDINE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H301:Acute toxicity,oral H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H351:Carcinogenicity
Precautionary Statement Codes	P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.