Dibenzo(a,e)pyrene
Agent Name
Dibenzo(a,e)pyrene
CAS Number
192-65-4
Formula
C24-H14
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2,4,5-Dibenzopyrene; DB(a,e)P; Naptho(1,2,3,4-def)chrysene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Pale yellow solid; [HSDB] Pale yellow solid; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a research chemical; Present in fossil fuels, tobacco smoke, and gasoline engine exhaust; [HSDB]
Comments
See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
7.03E-11 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Activities
Activities with risk of exposure: