Definition: A reagent used mainly to induce experimental liver cancer. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, p. 89) published in 1985, this compound "may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen." (Merck, 11th ed)
usually NIM in DAB-induced exper cancer: no qualif; when IM, D25-26 qualif; DF: note short X ref
Other names Dimethylaminoazobenzene; Butter Yellow; p Dimethylaminoazobenzene; p-Dimethylaminoazobenzene, (Z)-Isomer; p-Dimethylaminoazobenzene, (E)-Isomer; 4 Dimethylaminoazobenzene; Methyl Yellow; 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene