Benzo(c)phenanthrene
Agent Name
Benzo(c)phenanthrene
Alternative Name
3,4-Benzphenanthrene
CAS Number
195-19-7
Formula
C18-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3,4-Benzophenanthrene; 3,4-Benzphenanthrene; Tetrahelicene; [ChemIDplus] B(c)P; [RTECS]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Solid; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; Possible carcinogen; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
6.66E-07 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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