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Michlers Ketone

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Michlers Ketone Definition

A white to green colored leaflet material that emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition. Michler's ketone is used as a chemical intermediate in making dyes and pigments, particularly auramine derivatives, for dyeing paper, textiles, and leather. Exposure to Michler's ketone affects the central nervous system. It is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)

Michlers Ketone Synonyms

Michler's Ketone, 4,4'-(Dimethylamino)benzophenone, Bis(4-(dimethylamino)phenyl)methanone, Bis(p-(N,N-dimethylamino)phenyl)ketone, NCI-C02006, Tetramethyldiaminobenzophenone, p,p'-Bis(N,N-dimethylamino)benzophenone, p,p'-Michler's Ketone

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