Benzo(e)pyrene
Agent Name
Benzo(e)pyrene
CAS Number
192-97-2
Formula
C20-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Benzopyrene; 1,2-Benzopyrene (VAN); 1,2-Benzpyrene; 1,2-Benzpyrene (VAN); 4,5-Benzopyrene; 4,5-Benzpyrene; 9,10-Benzpyrene; B(e)P; Benz(e)pyrene; Benzo(l)pyrene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Insoluble in water (0.0063 mg/L at 25 deg C; [ChemIDplus] Fine, slightly yellow crystals; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
A constituent of coal tar; [Merck Index] Used in biochemical research; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
5.7E-09 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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