Name | benzo[e]pyrene |
Synonyms | Benz(e)pyrene 4,5-BENZPYRENE Benzo(l)pyrene benzo[e]pyrene 4,5-BENZOPYRENE 1,2-benzopyrene 9,10-Benzpyrene benzopyrene(non-specificname) |
CAS | 192-97-2 |
EINECS | 205-892-7 |
InChI | InChI=1/C20H12/c1-2-8-16-15(7-1)17-9-3-5-13-11-12-14-6-4-10-18(16)20(14)19(13)17/h1-12H |
Molecular Formula | C20H12 |
Molar Mass | 252.31 |
Density | 1.286 |
Melting Point | 177-180°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 495.49°C (rough estimate) |
Flash Point | -18°C |
Water Solubility | 0.984ug/L(25 ºC) |
Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in benzene, toluene, cyclohexane, slightly soluble in ethanol and methanol. |
Vapor Presure | 644 at 25 °C (subcooled liquid vapor pressure calculated from GC retention time data, Hinckley etal., 1990) |
Appearance | Yellow or yellow-brown crystalline powder |
Color | Prisms from C6H6 |
Merck | 13,1105 |
BRN | 1911334 |
pKa | >14 (Schwarzenbach et al., 1993) |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Refractive Index | 1.8530 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00003605 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Pale yellow crystal solid, melting point 179 ↑. Soluble in benzene; insoluble in water. Constitution of coal tar. Environmental carcinogen found in the atmosphere, water, soil and food at levels comparable to those of benzo[a]pyrene. Cancer research. |
Risk Codes | R45 - May cause cancer R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R67 - Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness R65 - Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed R38 - Irritating to the skin R11 - Highly Flammable R20 - Harmful by inhalation |
Safety Description | S53 - Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomitting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges. S25 - Avoid contact with eyes. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. |
UN IDs | UN 3077 9/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | DJ4200000 |
HS Code | 29029000 |
Hazard Class | 6.1(b) |
Packing Group | III |
Toxicity | mmo-sat 1 nmol/plate CNREA8 40,1985,80 |
Henry's Law Constant | (x 10-7 atm?m3/mol):4.84 at 25 °C (approximate - calculated from water solubility and vapor pressure) |
(IARC) carcinogen classification | 3 (Vol. 92, Sup 7) 2010 |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
category | toxic substances |
flammability hazard characteristics | combustible; combustion produces stimulating smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | ventilation and low temperature drying |
fire extinguishing agent | dry powder, foam, sand, carbon dioxide, mist water |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |