Chemical Properties
Light Green Solid
Uses
A heterocyclic aromatic compound with potent mutagenic and carcinogenic properties
Definition
ChEBI: Dibenz[a,j]acridine is an organonitrogen heterocyclic compound and a polycyclic heteroarene.
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.