Bioactivity | Dehydrothio-p-toluidine (DHPT) is a chemical intermediate used in dyestuff production. Dehydrothio-p-toluidine shows inhalation toxicity in acute and subchronic conditions[1]. |
In Vivo | Dehydrothio-p-toluidine (4 h) induces salivation, pawing and chewing motions, lachrymation, sporadic fasciculations, rapid respiration and slight weight loss of mice under an average of 0.64 mg DHPT/L condition[1].Dehydrothio-p-toluidine (4 h) induces sporadic nasal discharge and lethargy of mice under an average of 2.41 mg DHPT/L condition[1].Dehydrothio-p-toluidine (6 h/day on 5 days followed by two rest days and then by five additional days of exposures; 0.6 mg DHPT/L) decreases the erythrocyte count, haemoglobin level and relative number of lymphocytes than in the controls, excrets a larger volume of less-concentrated urine, produces liver changes characterized by hepatocyte hyper trophy and proliferation of bile-duct epithelial cells and induxes thymic necrosis and depletion of lymphocytes after the tenth exposure[1]. |
Name | Dehydrothio-p-toluidine |
CAS | 92-36-4 |
Formula | C14H12N2S |
Molar Mass | 240.32 |
Appearance | Solid |
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) |
Reference | [1]. Kennedy GL Jr, et al. Inhalation toxicity of dehydrothio-p-toluidine. Food Chem Toxicol. 1984 Apr;22(4):289-92. |