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1-Naphthylamine

MESHD015057

A suspected industrial carcinogen (and listed as such by OSHA). Its N-hydroxy metabolite is strongly carcinogenic and mutagenic.

Synonyms

  • 1 Naphthylamine
  • alpha-Naphthylamine
  • alpha Naphthylamine
  • Naphthalidine
  • 8-Aminonaphthalene
  • 8 Aminonaphthalene
  • 1-Aminonaphthalene
  • 1 Aminonaphthalene

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:26:14.450Z