Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
Agent Name
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
CAS Number
193-39-5
Formula
C22-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,10-(1,2-Phenylene)pyrene; 1,10-(o-Phenylene)pyrene; 1,10-(ortho-Phenylene)pyrene; 2,3-Phenylenepyrene; 2,3-o-Phenylenepyrene; Indenopyrene; o-Phenylenepyrene; [ChemIDplus] UN3077
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Yellow solid; [ICSC] Exhibits a greenish-yellow fluorescence; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a research chemical; [HSDB] Occurs as a by-product of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and other organic matter; [CHEMINFO]
Comments
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.25E-10 mm Hg
NFPA
will not burn
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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