Benzopyrene

1) Cat. No.: TRC-B205800; 2) Chemical Name: Benzopyrene; 3) CAS No.: 50-32-8; 4) Mol. Formula: C20H12; 5) Mol. Weight: 252.31; 6) Packing Size: 100mg / 1g; 7) Appearence: Yellow Solid; 8) Application Notes: 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.; 9) Synonym: 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;; 10) Solubility: Chloroform; 11) Storage condition: Refrigerator; 12) 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);