3-Methylcholanthrene

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3-Methylcholanthrene

9

56-49-5

Chemical

Research Use Only

C21H16

268.35

3-Methylcholanthrene, a dioxin-like compound and also an inducer of cytochrome P4501A, can be used to construct animal models of leukemia. 3-Methylcholanthrene is a carcinogen used to induce transformation of cultured cells. It is also used to induce fibrosarcomas and skin carcinomas in laboratory animals. 3-methylcholanthrene is a potent aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist.

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