Coronene
Agent Name
Coronene
CAS Number
191-07-1
Formula
C24-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Dibenzo(ghi,pqr)perylene; Hexabenzobenzene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Dark yellow powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Found in the mineral pendletonite; A byproduct of hydrocarbon combustion; Used in charge-coupled devices as an ultraviolet phosphor; [Merck Index] Occurs naturally in the mineral carpathite and has been used as a solvent probe; [Wikipedia]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-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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