| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
3-Methoxybenz[a]anthracene | [CAS]
69847-25-2 | [Synonyms]
3-methoxybenzanthracene
3-Methoxybenz[a]anthracene
3-methoxybenzo[a]anthracene
Benz[a]anthracene, 3-methoxy- | [Molecular Formula]
C19H14O | [MOL File]
69847-25-2.mol | [Molecular Weight]
258.31 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
3-Methoxybenz[a]anthracene is a carcinogenic compound used in studies allowing for research towards breast cancer. Intermediate in the synthesis of Benz[a]anthracen-3-ol (B120585) A derivative of the most potent carcinogenic hydrocarbon, 7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (D464500), a highly potent carcinogen that is activated by microsomal enzymes to a diol epoxide metabolite that binds covalently to DNA in mammalian cells, leading ultimately to tumor induction. Benz[a]anthracen-3-ol is used in carcinogenesis studies relating to breast cancer. |
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