DIBENZ(A,J)ACRIDINE

Synonym(s):7-Azadibenz[a,j]anthracene;Dibenz[a,j]acridine

CAS NO.：224-42-0
Empirical Formula: C21H13N
Molecular Weight: 279.33
MDL number: MFCD00055947
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-15 10:43:30

What is DIBENZ(A,J)ACRIDINE?

Chemical properties

Light Green Solid

The Uses of DIBENZ(A,J)ACRIDINE

A heterocyclic aromatic compound with potent mutagenic and carcinogenic properties

What are the applications of Application

Dibenz[a,j]acridine is a heterocyclic, aromatic compound

Definition

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

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 28, p. 139, 1991 DOI: 10.1002/jhet.5570280125

General Description

Yellow crystals.

Air & Water Reactions

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

Reactivity Profile

DIBENZ(A,J)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. Experimental reproductive effects. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. See also ANTHRACENE.

Properties of DIBENZ(A,J)ACRIDINE

Melting point:	218-220°C
Boiling point:	412.11°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.0343 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.8240 (estimate)
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly, Heated), Methanol (Slightly)
pka	4.71±0.30(Predicted)
form	neat
BRN	18508
Stability:	Light Sensitive
IARC	2A (Vol. 32, Sup 7, 103) 2013
EPA Substance Registry System	Dibenz[a,j]acridine (224-42-0)

Safety information for DIBENZ(A,J)ACRIDINE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H351:Carcinogenicity
Precautionary Statement Codes	P281:Use personal protective equipment as required.