Phenazone (CED0003993)

Phenazone is an organic compound with the formula C11H12N2O and an average molecular weight of 188.23 g/mol. Phenazone belongs to the pyrazoles, a subclass of azoles within the organic compounds. It acts as an inhibitor of two recorded protein targets: Prostaglandin G/H synthase 1 (PTGS1) and Prostaglandin G/H synthase 2 (PTGS2). The compound is found in or released from 46 recorded sources across various sectors. Within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products, it is used in otologicals and analgesics. It is detected in drinking water and water supply sources, including bottled water, tap water, desalinated water, and drinking water. It is also present in aquatic systems and sediments, such as seawater, freshwater, surface water, and groundwater. Additionally, it is found in wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, including mine wastewater, industrial wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, and unspecified wastewater. Phenazone is associated with household cleaning and consumer products, including bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated devices for simulated smoking, other smoking requisites, and two more sources. It is also found in electrical and electronic equipment, such as antennas, amplifiers, discharge lamps, auxiliary devices, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, among 10 other sources. The compound is linked to six more sectors. Recorded exposure routes for phenazone include oral, inhalation, auricular, topical, and touch.