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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."
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure 6.41 x 10 -12 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen Possible Carcinogen
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