Benzo(c)chrysene
Agent Name
Benzo(c)chrysene
CAS Number
194-69-4
Formula
C22-H14
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2,5,6-Dibenzphenanthrene; 1,2:5,6-Dibenzophenanthrene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Insoluble in water; [ChemIDplus]
Sources/Uses
Produced from incomplete combustion of organic substances; Used for 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
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.73E-09 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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