Dibenzo(a,h)pyrene
Agent Name
Dibenzo(a,h)pyrene
CAS Number
189-64-0
Formula
C24-H14
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2,6,7-Dibenzopyrene; 3,4,8,9-Dibenzopyrene; 3,4,8,9-Dibenzpyrene; DB(a,h)P; Dibenzo(b,def)chrysene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Golden yellow solid; [HSDB] White solid; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Research chemical; [HSDB] It is present in fossil fuels, coal tar, automobile exhaust, tobacco smoke, and urban air; [CHEMINFO]
Comments
See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
6.41E-12 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Activities
Activities with risk of exposure: