Cholanthrene
Agent Name
Cholanthrene
CAS Number
479-23-2
Formula
C20-H14
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
7,8-Dimethylenebenz(a)anthracene; Benz(7,8)aceanthrene; Benz(j)aceanthrylene, 1,2-dihydro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Faintly yellow solid; [Merck Index]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons"; Acute toxicity of PAHs is low; May cause photosensitivity; May cause cancer after chronic exposure; [HSDB] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
7.23E-08 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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