Triphenylene
Agent Name
Triphenylene
CAS Number
217-59-4
Formula
C18-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
9,10-Benzophenanthrene; 9,10-Benzphenanthrene; Benzo(l)phenanthrene; 1,2,3,4-Dibenznaphthalene; Isochrysene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Light yellow powder, insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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