Perylene

Agent Name
Perylene
CAS Number
198-55-0
Formula
C20-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Perylene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Dibenz(de,kl)anthracene; Perilene; alpha-Perylene; peri-Dinaphthalene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Yellow to colorless solid; [Merck Index] Yellow or orange powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to manufacture organic semiconductors; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
5.25E-09 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: