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2-Acetylaminofluorene

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2-Acetylaminofluorene Definition

A synthetic, light tan crystalline solid that is insoluble in water and soluble in alcohols, glycols, ether, acetic acid, and fat solvents. It is used as a positive control by toxicologists to study the carcinogenicity and mutagenicity of aromatic amines. When heated to decomposition, 2-acetylaminofluorene emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. The primary routes of potential human exposure to 2-acetylaminofluorene are inhalation and dermal contact. It is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)

2-Acetylaminofluorene Synonyms

2-Acetylaminofluorene, 2-AAF

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