Benzo(j)fluoranthene
Agent Name
Benzo(j)fluoranthene
CAS Number
205-82-3
Formula
C20-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
10,11-Benzfluoranthene; 10,11-Benzofluoranthene; 7,8-Benzofluoranthene; B(j)F; Benz(j)fluoranthene; Benzo(l)fluoranthene; Benzo-12,13-fluoranthene; Dibenzo(a,jk)fluorene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Yellow to orange solid; [HSDB] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a cancer research chemical; Not commercially used or produced; [HSDB]
Comments
Danger of cutaneous absorption; [MAK] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.62E-08 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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