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Description
Bright yellow, slightly greenish crystals; fluffy. An environmental carcinogen found in automobile exhaust, jet engine exhaust, coal tar, tobacco smoke, etc. It is carcinogenic to laboratory animals. WARNING: Strong carcinogen. Handle with care.
Specifications
Cas No. 50-32-8
Product ID B1652
Product Name Benzo[a]pyrene
Chemical Name 3,4-Benzpyrene
Synonym 1,2-benzpyrene; 1,2-benzopyrene, 6,7-benzopyrene; benzo[a]pyrene; BP; 3,4-benzylpyrene; 3,4-benz[a]pyrene; 3,4-BP; 3,4-benzopyrene
Formula Wt. 252.32
Melting Point 176oC-178oC
Purity ≥98%
Solubility Soluble in chloroform, benzene, toluene, or xylene.
Store Temp Ambient
Ship Temp Ambient
References Henry MC, Port CD, Kaufman DG. Cancer Res. 35:207-217 (1975). Smith DM, Rogers AE, Herndon BJ, Newberne PM. Cancer Res. 35:11-16 (1975). |