NCIt definition : A synthetic, white crystalline solid that is slightly soluble in water and benzene,
soluble in acetone and very soluble in pyrimidine. It is used in research as the preferred
marker for detecting CYP1A2-based inhibition potential in vitro. Human ingestion of
phenacetin can result in a bluish discoloration of the skin due to a lack of oxygen
in the blood (cyanosis), dizziness and respiratory depression. It is reasonably anticipated
to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05);