Acenaphthene

Agent Name
Acenaphthene
CAS Number
83-32-9
Formula
C12-H10
Major Category
Other Classes
Acenaphthene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,8-Dihydroacenaphthalene; Ethylenenaphthalene; 1,2-Dihydroacenaphthylene; 1,8-Dihydroacenaphthalene; 1,8-Ethylenenaphthalene; AI3-00128; Acenaphthene; Naphthyleneethylene; peri-Ethylenenaphthalene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
White needles; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Derived from coal tar and used as a chemical intermediate in the production of dyes, plastics, insecticides, fungicides, and pharmaceuticals; [CAMEO]
Comments
Irritating to the skin and mucous membranes; May cause kidney and liver injury after chronic exposure; [CAMEO] Minimal Risk Level (oral dose for 15-364 days) = 0.6 mg/kg/day (hepatic); [ATSDR] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Reference Link #1
ATSDR - Public Health Statement: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.00215 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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