11H-Benzo(b)fluorene
Agent Name
11H-Benzo(b)fluorene
CAS Number
243-17-4
Formula
C17-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Benzo(b)fluorene; 2,3-Benzofluorene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Colorless solid; [INCEM EHC] Beige solid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A minor constituent of the polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons found in the environment; Produced as a combustion product; [IARC] Produced from the incomplete combustion or pyrolysis of organic substances; [INCEM EHC]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Aldrich MSDS] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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