9-Methylbenz(a)anthracene

Agent Name
9-Methylbenz(a)anthracene
CAS Number
2381-16-0
Formula
C19-H14
Major Category
Other Classes
9-Methylbenz(a)anthracene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
6-Methyl-1,2-benzanthracene; Benz(a)anthracene, 9-methyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used in biochemical research; Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons"; Acute toxicity of PAHs is low; PAHs may cause photosensitivity and may cause cancer after chronic exposure; [HSDB] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Search PubMed

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
2.53E-07 mm Hg

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.