Chemicals and Drugs

2-Naphthylamine

A naphthalene derivative with carcinogenic action.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A naphthalene derivative with carcinogenic action.

Chemical Identity

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C10H9N
Molecular Weight
143.18 g/mol
CAS Registry No.
91-59-8
IUPAC Name
naphthalen-2-amine
InChIKey
JBIJLHTVPXGSAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C=C(C=CC2=C1)N
MeSH Unique ID
D015081
Source
PubChem CID 7057

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Classification

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Drug Class

Pharmacological Action

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • 2-Aminonaphthalene
  • beta-Naphthylamine
  • 2 Aminonaphthalene
  • 2 Naphthylamine
  • beta Naphthylamine

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Aspects Covered

19 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analogs & derivatives, analysis, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity.

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History Note

91(75); was see under NAPHTHALENES 1975-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Amines (1971-1974)
  • Naphthalenes (1971-1974)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. 2-Naphthylamine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015081. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015081
  2. 2-Naphthylamine. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2-Naphthylamine
  3. 2-Naphthylamine. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q209450
  4. 2-Naphthylamine. In: PubChem Compound. CID 7057. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/7057