1-Amino-2-methylanthraquinone

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance

**Definition:** A synthetic, red powder that is insoluble in water and soluble in acetone, ethanol, ether, benzene, chloroform and acetic acid. It is used almost exclusively as a dye and dye intermediate for the production of a variety of anthraquinone dyes. The primary routes of potential human exposure to 1-amino-2-methylanthraquinone are inhalation and dermal contact. However, human exposure is limited because this compound is no longer produced in the United States. It is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)

**Synonyms:** - 1-Amino-2-methyl-9,10-anthracenedione - 2-Methyl-1-anthraquinonylamine - Acetate Fast Orange R - Acetoquinone Light Orange JL - Artisil Orange 3RP - C.I. 60700 - C.I. Disperse Orange 11 - Celliton Orange R - DISPERSE ORANGE 11