BENZO(J)FLUORANTHENE

Chemical properties

solid

The Uses of BENZO(J)FLUORANTHENE

Benzo[j]fluoranthene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon that has tumour initiating activity and can be found in soot, oil, water and soil extracts as a common pollutant.

Definition

ChEBI: Benzo[j]fluoranthene is a member of naphthalenes.

General Description

Yellow crystals. Insoluble in water.

Air & Water Reactions

Dust/air mixture may ignite and explode. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Vigorous reactions, sometimes amounting to explosions, can result from the contact between aromatic hydrocarbons, such as BENZO(J)FLUORANTHENE, and strong oxidizing agents. They can react exothermically with bases and with diazo compounds. Substitution at the benzene nucleus occurs by halogenation (acid catalyst), nitration, sulfonation, and the Friedel-Crafts reaction.

Health Hazard

Benzo[j]fluoranthene is a cancer suspectagent. Animal studies present sufficient evidence on its carcinogenicity. It may causetumor in lungs and skin.

Carcinogenicity

Benzo[j]fluoranthene was tested for carcinogenicity by dermal application in mice in four studies, by intraperitoneal injection into newborn mice in two studies and by intrapulmonary implantation into rats in one study. With the exception of one study on newborn female mice, benzo[j] fluoranthene exhibited a significant carcinogenic activity in all of the assays.