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Cyclopenta cd pyrene

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Cyclopenta cd pyrene Definition

An aromatic hydrocarbon that consists of five fused rings and is formed during the incomplete combustion of organic matter. Cyclopenta[c,d]pyrene is primarily found in gasoline engine exhaust. This substance is used in laboratory research as a mutagen and carcinogen. Cyclopenta[c,d]pyrene is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)

Cyclopenta cd pyrene Synonyms

Cyclopenta[cd]pyrene, Acepyrene, CPP

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