Carcinogenic Hydrocarbon

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Carcinogenic Hydrocarbon Definition

An organic compound that is likely to cause cancer and contains only carbon and hydrogen that can be arranged in rows, rings, or both, and connected by single, double or triple bonds. Carcinogenic hydrocarbons are often found in petroleum, natural gas and coal and are capable of causing cancer. (NCI05)

Carcinogenic Hydrocarbon Synonyms

Terms in Carcinogenic Hydrocarbon category

Carcinogenic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon
Isoprene
Pristane
1 3-Butadiene