Benzo[e]pyrene

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Benzo[e]pyrene structure	Common Name	Benzo[e]pyrene
	CAS Number	192-97-2	Molecular Weight	252.309
	Density	1.3±0.1 g/cm3	Boiling Point	467.5±12.0 °C at 760 mmHg
	Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₂	Melting Point	177-180ºC(lit.)
	MSDS	Chinese USA	Flash Point	228.6±13.7 °C
	Symbol	GHS08, GHS09	Signal Word	Danger

Use of Benzo[e]pyrene

Benzo[e]pyrene occurs in fossil fuels and is a highly toxic member of a family of compounds called polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)[1].

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name	benzo[e]pyrene
Synonym	More Synonyms

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description	Benzo[e]pyrene occurs in fossil fuels and is a highly toxic member of a family of compounds called polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)[1].
Related Catalog	Research Areas >> Others Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others
References	[1]. Schwarz FP, et al Fluorescence measurements of benzene, naphthalene, anthracene, pyrene, fluoranthene, and benzo(e)pyrene in water. Anal Chem. 1976 Mar;48(3):524-8

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density	1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point	467.5±12.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	177-180ºC(lit.)
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₂
Molecular Weight	252.309
Flash Point	228.6±13.7 °C
Exact Mass	252.093903
LogP	6.40
Vapour Pressure	0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction	1.887
InChIKey	TXVHTIQJNYSSKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	c1ccc2c(c1)c1cccc3ccc4cccc2c4c31

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Benzo[e]pyrene MSDS(Chinese)

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CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :: DJ4200000

CHEMICAL NAME :: Benzo(e)pyrene

CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :: 192-97-2

BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :: 1911334

LAST UPDATED :: 199710

DATA ITEMS CITED :: 40

MOLECULAR FORMULA :: C20-H12

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :: 252.32

WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :: L D6666 B6 2AB TJ

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 360 mg/kg/43W-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Gastrointestinal - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 240 mg/kg/30W-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Subcutaneous

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 160 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Tumorigenic - facilitates action of known carcinogen

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Subcutaneous

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - guinea pig

DOSE/DURATION :: 140 mg/kg/37W-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Tumorigenic - facilitates action of known carcinogen

TYPE OF TEST :: TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 516 mg/kg/43W-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Intraperitoneal

DOSE :: 300 mg/kg

SEX/DURATION :: female 8 day(s) after conception

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants) Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Intraperitoneal

DOSE :: 150 mg/kg

SEX/DURATION :: female 8 day(s) after conception

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus)

TYPE OF TEST :: Micronucleus test

TYPE OF TEST :: DNA adduct

TYPE OF TEST :: Sister chromatid exchange

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :: Sister chromatid exchange

TEST SYSTEM :: Rodent - hamster Ovary

DOSE/DURATION :: 1 umol/L

REFERENCE :: MUREAV Mutation Research. (Elsevier Science Pub. B.V., POB 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands) V.1- 1964- Volume(issue)/page/year: 53,284,1978 *** REVIEWS *** IARC Cancer Review:Animal Limited Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) V.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 3,137,1973 IARC Cancer Review:Animal Inadequate Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) V.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 32,225,1983 IARC Cancer Review:Human No Adequate Data IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) V.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 32,225,1983 IARC Cancer Review:Group 3 IMSUDL IARC Monographs, Supplement. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) No.1- 1979- Volume(issue)/page/year: 7,56,1987

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol	GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word	Danger
Hazard Statements	H350-H410
Precautionary Statements	P201-P273-P308 + P313-P501
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields;full-face particle respirator type N100 (US);Gloves;respirator cartridge type N100 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter;type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes	T,N,Xn,F
Risk Phrases	45-50/53-67-65-38-11
Safety Phrases	S45;S53;S60;S61;S36/S37/S39
RIDADR	UN 3077 9/PG 3
WGK Germany	3
RTECS	DJ4200000
Packaging Group	III
Hazard Class	6.1(b)

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor 8
CAS#:68151-09-7 9-Hydroxy-1,2,3... CAS#:86439-17-0 cis-8b,9,10,11,... CAS#:613-31-0 Anthracene,9,10... CAS#:107-02-8 acrolein
CAS#:77320-76-4 trans-4,5-Dieth... CAS#:121617-90-1 exo-4,5-dihydro... CAS#:6217-22-7 Pyrene-4,5-dione CAS#:115-10-6 dimethyl ether
DownStream 2
CAS#:77508-25-9 benzo[l]pyren-8-ol CAS#:92387-50-3 1,2,3,6,7,8,9,1...

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Exposure to dust-bound PAHs and associated carcinogenic risk in primitive and traditional cooking practices in Pakistan.

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This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

4,5-Benzopyrene

1,2-Benzpyrene,4,5-Benzpyrene

EINECS 205-892-7

Benzo[l]pyrene

MFCD00003605

9,10-Benzpyrene

Benzo(a)pyrene

benzo<e>pyrene

Benzo(l)pyrene

Benzo(e)pyrene

Benzo[e]pyrene

B(e)P

4,5-BENZPYRENE

benz[e]pyrene

1,2-Benzopyrene

1,2-Benzpyrene

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the English name of benzo[e]pyrene?

A: The English name of benzo[e]pyrene is benzo[e]pyrene.

Q: What is the molecular weight of benzo[e]pyrene?

A: Molecular weight of benzo[e]pyrene is 252.309.

Q: What is the melting point of benzo[e]pyrene?

A: Melting point of benzo[e]pyrene is 177-180ºC(lit.).

Q: What are the downstream products of benzo[e]pyrene?

A: Related downstream products(CAS) of benzo[e]pyrene: 77508-25-9;92387-50-3.

Q: What is the molecular formula of benzo[e]pyrene?

A: Molecular formula of benzo[e]pyrene is C20H12.

Q: What is the CAS number of benzo[e]pyrene?

A: CAS number of benzo[e]pyrene is 192-97-2.

Q: What English synonyms does benzo[e]pyrene have?

A: English synonyms of benzo[e]pyrene: 4,5-Benzopyrene, 1,2-Benzpyrene,4,5-Benzpyrene, EINECS 205-892-7, Benzo[l]pyrene, MFCD00003605, 9,10-Benzpyrene, Benzo(a)pyrene, benzopyrene, Benzo(l)pyrene, Benzo(e)pyrene, Benzo[e]pyrene, B(e)P, 4,5-BENZPYRENE, benz[e]pyrene, 1,2-Benzopyrene, 1,2-Benzpyrene.

Q: What is the boiling point of benzo[e]pyrene?

A: Boiling point of benzo[e]pyrene is 467.5±12.0 °C at 760 mmHg.

Q: What are the uses of benzo[e]pyrene?

A: Main uses of benzo[e]pyrene: Benzo[e]pyrene occurs in fossil fuels and is a highly toxic member of a family of compounds called polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)[1].

Q: What are the upstream materials of benzo[e]pyrene?

A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of benzo[e]pyrene: 68151-09-7;86439-17-0;613-31-0;107-02-8;77320-76-4;121617-90-1;6217-22-7;115-10-6.

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