3,9-Dinitrofluoranthene
Agent Name
3,9-Dinitrofluoranthene
CAS Number
22506-53-2
Formula
C16-H8-N2-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Fluoranthene, 3,9-dinitro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Yellow solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a research chemical; Present in low levels in diesel emissions, kerosene heaters, and other sources of combustion; [IARC]
Comments
Evidence of carcinogenicity and mutagenicity in experimental animals; Emergency treatment: "Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons"; Acute toxicity of PAHs is low; PAHs may cause photosensitivity and may cause cancer after chronic exposure; [HSDB] See "1-Nitropyrene"
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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