encyclopedia of medical concepts
ψ
ψ

5-methylchrysene

under Chrysenes
More information in Books or onNLM PubMed
More on Chrysenes Definition: 1,2-Benzphenanthrenes. POLYCYCLIC COMPOUNDS obtained from coal tar.  hydrocarbons from coal tar   
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
5-methylchrysene [ 5-methylchrysene, 3H-labeled ]
  methylchrysenes in tobacco smoke are suspected to contribute to tumorigenicity of this inhalant; RN given refers to unlabeled cpd; structure 		3697-24-3   *Chrysenes
Pharma Action Carcinogens 		Cancer Res 38:1694;1978; Cancer Res 38:2191;1978; J Med Chem 1979;22(11):1336; JNCI 63(3):855;1979; Science 183(121):215;1974

To share this definition, click "text" (Facebook, Twitter) or "link" (blog, mail) then paste text link
Ads by Google

Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012
Warning: the drugs or drug combinations referred to here may be similar or related, but are not be the same ones and may not have the same pharmacological action as other substances described on the same page or in the same row. Please refer to product monograph or to your doctor
This website is accredited by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
About Reference.MD Privacy