DMBA

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DMBA Structure
DMBA structure
 Common Name DMBA
CAS Number 57-97-6 Molecular Weight 256.341
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 463.5±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C20H16 Melting Point 122-123 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 227.3±14.5 °C
Symbol GHS06 GHS08
GHS06, GHS08		 Signal Word Danger

 Use of DMBA


DMBA has carcinogenic activity as a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH). DMBA is used to induce tumor formation in various rodent models[1].

Summary: 7,12-dimethyltetraphene, also known as DMBA, has a molecular formula of C20H16 and a molecular weight of 256.341. It appears as yellow powder, with a melting point of 122-123°C and a boiling point of 463.5±15.0°C, and a density of 1.1±0.1g/cm3. DMBA is commonly used to induce skin and breast tumors, and can also cause leukemia and other tumors. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 7,12-dimethyltetraphene
Synonym More Synonyms

 DMBA Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description DMBA has carcinogenic activity as a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH). DMBA is used to induce tumor formation in various rodent models[1].
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References

[1]. Csiszar A, Balasubramanian P, Tarantini S, Yabluchanskiy A, Zhang XA, Springo Z, Benbrook D, Sonntag WE, Ungvari Z. Chemically induced carcinogenesis in rodent models of aging: assessing organismal resilience to genotoxic stressors in geroscience research. Geroscience. 2019 Apr;41(2):209-227.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 463.5±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 122-123 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C20H16
Molecular Weight 256.341
Flash Point 227.3±14.5 °C
Exact Mass 256.125214
LogP 6.83
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.729
InChIKey ARSRBNBHOADGJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES Cc1c2ccccc2c(C)c2c1ccc1ccccc12
Storage condition 2-8°C

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS06 GHS08
GHS06, GHS08
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H301 + H311 + H331-H350-H370
Precautionary Statements P201-P260-P280-P301 + P310-P311
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face particle respirator type N100 (US);Gloves;respirator cartridge type N100 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter;type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes C: Corrosive;
Risk Phrases R22
Safety Phrases S53-S36/37-S45-S62-S61-S60
RIDADR UN 3077 9/PG 3
WGK Germany 3
RTECS DP4500000
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 6.1(b)

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Articles141

More Articles

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The licorice flavonoid isoliquiritigenin reduces DNA-binding activity of AhR in MCF-7 cells.

Chem. Biol. Interact. 221 , 70-6, (2014)

Licorice is derived from the rhizomes of Glycyrrhiza glabra. It has been used for confectioneries or culinary purposes. The rhizomes contain many flavonoidal compounds that have been shown to be biolo...

Core-shell nanoparticulate formulation of gemcitabine: lyophilization, stability studies, and in vivo evaluation.

Drug Deliv Transl Res 4 , 439-51, (2015)

Core-shell nanoparticulate formulation of gemcitabine was prepared by incorporating gemcitabine in a hydrophilic bovine serum albumin (BSA) core surrounded by hydrophobic poly(DL-lactic acid-co-glycol...

Ameliorative effect of mepenzolate bromide against pulmonary fibrosis.

J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 350(1) , 79-88, (2014)

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is thought to involve lung injury caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS), which in turn is followed by abnormal fibrosis. A transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1-induced i...

 DMBABioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Luminescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify ago...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: mu-type opioid receptor isoform MOR-1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: OPRM1-OPRD1_AG_LUMI_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: Cell Viability Profiling of Human Lymphoblast Cell Lines
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: HAPV101
Name: Caspase-3/7 Activation Profiling of Human Lymphoblast Cell Lines
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: HAPC101
Name: Fluorescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify ago...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: CHRM1_AG_FLUO8_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: Cytochrome P450 Family 1 Subfamily A Member 2 (CYP1A2) small molecule antagonists: lu...
Source: 824
External Id: CYP273
Name: Fluorescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify pos...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: CHRM1_PAM_FLUO8_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: Fluorescence polarization-based biochemical high throughput primary assay to identify...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: RecName: Full=Sialate O-acetylesterase; AltName: Full=H-Lse; AltName: Full=Sialic acid-specific 9-O-acetylesterase; Flags: Precursor [Homo sapiens]
External Id: SIAE_INH_FP_1536_1X%INH PRUN
Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay: qHTS cell viability counter scree...
Source: 824
Target: N/A
External Id: P53600
Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay with rat liver microsomes: qHTS ce...
Source: 824
Target: N/A
External Id: P53MS958
Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay with rat liver microsomes: Summary
Source: 824
External Id: P53MS482
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

EINECS 200-359-5
DMBA
7,12-Dimethyltetraphene
MFCD00003600
7,12-Dimethylbenzo[a]anthracene
7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene

 DMBA | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the SMILES notation of 7,12-dimethyltetraphene?
A: SMILES notation of 7,12-dimethyltetraphene is Cc1c2ccccc2c(C)c2c1ccc1ccccc12.
Q: What is the CAS number of 7,12-dimethyltetraphene?
A: CAS number of 7,12-dimethyltetraphene is 57-97-6.
Q: What is the boiling point of 7,12-dimethyltetraphene?
A: Boiling point of 7,12-dimethyltetraphene is 463.5±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 7,12-dimethyltetraphene?
A: InChIKey of 7,12-dimethyltetraphene is ARSRBNBHOADGJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What are the storage conditions for 7,12-dimethyltetraphene?
A: Storage conditions for 7,12-dimethyltetraphene: 2-8°C.
Q: What are the downstream products of 7,12-dimethyltetraphene?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 7,12-dimethyltetraphene: 34331-98-1;35281-29-9;6632-71-9;94549-42-5;568-70-7;568-75-2;2518-01-6;59230-81-8;63018-62-2;53306-03-9.
Q: What is the safety information for 7,12-dimethyltetraphene?
A: Safety information for 7,12-dimethyltetraphene: S53-S36/37-S45-S62-S61-S60.
Q: What are the uses of 7,12-dimethyltetraphene?
A: Main uses of 7,12-dimethyltetraphene: DMBA has carcinogenic activity as a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH). DMBA is used to induce tumor formation in various rodent models[1].
Q: What is the melting point of 7,12-dimethyltetraphene?
A: Melting point of 7,12-dimethyltetraphene is 122-123 °C(lit.).
Q: What is the molecular weight of 7,12-dimethyltetraphene?
A: Molecular weight of 7,12-dimethyltetraphene is 256.341.

 DMBAfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

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Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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