Benzopyrene CAS 50-32-8

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003311 Benzopyrene CAS: 50-32-8

Specifications

References

CAS Number

50-32-8

Grade

Highly Purified

Molecular Formula

C20H12

Molecular Weight

252.31

EU Commodity Code

38220090

Shipping Temp

Storage Temp

4°C

Benzo[a]pyrene; 3,4-Benz[a]pyrene; 3,4-Benzopyrene; 3,4-Benzpyrene; 4,5-Benzpyrene; 6,7-Benzopyrene; BaP; Benz[a]pyrene; Benzo[d,e,f]chrysene; Benzopyrene; NSC 21914;

Benzopyrene is a polyaromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) found in coal tar. Benzopyrene is a known carcinogen. The metbolism of Benzopyrene results in diol epoxides that react and bind to DNA forming adducts which in turns leads to mutations and eventually cancer.

Form

Yellow Solid

Melting Point

174-176°C

Solubility

Chloroform

References

Arif, J. et al.: DNA Adducts, 127 (2010); Nair, S. et al.: Cancer Prev. Res., 2, 895 (2009); Staal, Y. et al.: Carcinogenesis, 27, 646 (2006); Mensing, T. et al.: Int. Hyg. Env. Health, 208, 197 (2005);