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Benzidine (CAS 92-87-5)

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Alternate Names:
4,4′-Diaminobiphenyl
Application:
Benzidine is an environmental genotoxin shown to initiate bladder tumors
CAS Number:
92-87-5
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
184.24
Molecular Formula:
C12H12N2
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Initiates tumors in the bladder under experimental conditions.


Benzidine (CAS 92-87-5) References

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  2. Exposure to benzidine caused apoptosis and malformation of telencephalon region in zebrafish.  |  Chen, MH., et al. 2014. Environ Toxicol. 29: 1428-36. PMID: 23766236
  3. Metabolism and disposition of benzidine in the dog.  |  Lakshmi, VM., et al. 1990. Carcinogenesis. 11: 139-44. PMID: 2403856
  4. Formation of nuclear anomalies in rat intestine by benzidine and its biliary metabolites.  |  Percy, AJ., et al. 1989. Toxicology. 57: 217-23. PMID: 2749748
  5. Oxidative activation of benzidine and its derivatives by peroxidases.  |  Josephy, PD. 1985. Environ Health Perspect. 64: 171-8. PMID: 3007087
  6. Cytosolic potentiation of the rat hepatic microsome mediated mutagenicity of benzidine.  |  Smith, JN. and Ioannides, C. 1987. Mutagenesis. 2: 205-9. PMID: 3325744
  7. Benzidine: a bladder carcinogen.  |  Wendel, RG., et al. 1974. J Urol. 111: 607-10. PMID: 4823968
  8. The role of acetylation in benzidine metabolism and DNA adduct formation in dog and rat liver.  |  Lakshmi, VM., et al. 1995. Chem Res Toxicol. 8: 711-20. PMID: 7548754
  9. Benzidine glucuronidation in dog liver.  |  Babu, SR., et al. 1993. Carcinogenesis. 14: 893-7. PMID: 8389254
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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Benzidine, 1 g

sc-214583
1 g
$132.00

Benzidine, 5 g

sc-214583A
5 g
$367.00

Benzidine, 20 g

sc-214583B
20 g
$1132.00