2-AMINO-9H-PYRIDO[2,3-B]INDOLE

Chemical Properties

Crystalline Solid

Uses

A pyrolysate that exhibited mutagenic activity toward Salmonella typhimurium TA98 and TA100 from the pyrolytic products of soybean globulin. 2-Amino-9H-pyrido[2,3-b]indole (AαC) and 2-amino-3-methyl-9 H-pyrido[2,3-b]indole (MeAαC) are two mutagenic and carcinogenic heterocyclic amines formed during ordinary cooking.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Amino-9H-pyrido[2,3-b]indole is a pyridoindole.

Safety Profile

Suspected carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic data. Human mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx,.