7-Methylbenz(a)anthracene
Agent Name
7-Methylbenz(a)anthracene
CAS Number
2541-69-7
Formula
C19-H14
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
7-Methylbenzanthracene; 10-Methyl-1,2-benzanthracen [German]; 10-Methyl-1,2-benzanthracene; 3,4-Benz-9-methylanthracene; 7-MBA; 7-Methylbenz(a)anthracene; 7-Methylbenzo(a)anthracene; 7-Monomethylbenz(a)anthracene; Benz(a)anthracene, 7-methyl-; Methylbenz(a)anthracene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Solid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in biochemical research; Produced from the incomplete combustion of organic material; Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB]
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] May cause irritation; [Aldrich MSDS] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.1E-07 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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