6-Nitrochrysene
Agent Name
6-Nitrochrysene
CAS Number
7496-02-8
Formula
C18-H11-N-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Chrysene, 6-nitro-; [ChemIDplus] Nitrochrysene, 6-; [NTP]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Yellow, orange-yellow, or chrome red solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as the internal standard in the analysis of nitroarenes; [HSDB] Produced directly or indirectly from incomplete combustion; NitroPAHs are formed from PAHs through nitration during combustion (i.e. diesel exhaust) or in the atmosphere; [INCHEM EHC]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS." See "Chrysene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
7.61E-09 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Probable (2a)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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