International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - Summaries & Evaluations
para-QUINONE
VOL.: 15 (1977) (p. 255)
CAS No.: 106-51-4
Chem. Abstr. Name: 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione
5. Summary of Data Reported and Evaluation
5.1 Animal data
para-Quinone has been tested in mice by skin application and
inhalation and in rats by subcutaneous injection. The available data
are insufficient to evaluate the carcinogenicity of this compound.
5.2 Human data
No case reports or epidemiological studies were available to the
Working Group.
Subsequent evaluation: Vol. 71 (1999)
For definition of Groups, see Preamble Evaluation.
Synonyms
- Benzoquine
- Benzoquinone
- 1,4-Benzoquinone
- para-Benzoquinone
- Chinone
- Cyclohexadienedione
- 1,4-Cyclohexadienedione
- 1,4-Cyclohexadiene dioxide
- Quinone
Last updated: 13 April 1999