5-Methylchrysene

5-Methylchrysene can be activated by several isoenzymes of cytochrome P450 into mutagenic metabolites[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[3697-24-3]

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H341-H350-H410

Target

Cytochrome P450

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Field of Research

Cancer

Smiles

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Molecular Formula

C19H14

Molecular Weight

242.31

Precautions

P273-P280-P391-P501

References & Citations

[1]Sarfaraz Ahmad, et al. Cytotoxicity and mutagenicity of 5-methylchrysene and its 1,2-dihydrodiol in V79MZ cells modified to express human CYP1A1 or CYP1B1, in the presence or absence of human GSTP1 coexpression. Toxicol Lett. 2008 Dec 15;183 (1-3) :99-104.