Bioactivity | 2-Amino-5-phenylpyridine is a mutagenic heterocyclic aromatic amine that is formed by pyrolysis of phenylalanine in proteins. 2-Amino-5-phenylpyridine is in broiled sardines and is considered as potentially carcinogenic[1][2]. |
Invitro | On the other hand, the chemical structure of 5-phenyl-2-pyridinamine (PPA) shows a great resemblance to the aminobiphenyls, another well known class of carcinogenic aromatic amines[2]. |
Name | 2-Amino-5-phenylpyridine |
CAS | 33421-40-8 |
Formula | C11H10N2 |
Molar Mass | 170.21 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |