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

Chemical Properties

Off-White Solid

Uses

A pyrolysate of protein that exhibits potent mutagenic principles toward Salmonella typhimurium TA98 and TA100. 2-Amino-9H-pyrido[2,3-b]indole (AαC) and 2-amino-3-methyl-9H-pyrido[2,3-b]indole (MeAαC) are two mutagenic and carcinogenic heterocyclic amines formed during ordinary cooking.

Definition

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

Safety Profile

Confirmed carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic data. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx,.