Preferred Label : Coal Tar;
NCIt definition : A dark brown or black thick liquid obtained by roasting pine wood or formed as a by-product
in the production of coke. Coal tar is a complex mixture of organic substances, including
benzene, phenols, sulfur, aniline, toluene, xylene, naphthalene, anthracene and phenanthrene.
This substance is used to treat certain skin diseases, especially psoriasis, and is
used in the synthesis of dyes, drugs, explosives, flavorings, perfumes, preservatives,
synthetic resins, paints and stains. Coal tar exposure leads to an increased risk
of developing cancer of skin, lung, bladder, kidney and digestive tract as well as
leukemia. It is known to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05);
UNII : R533ESO2EC;
CAS number : 8007-45-2;
Origin ID : C44358;
UMLS CUI : C0009137;
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