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Dibenzo a h pyrene

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Dibenzo a h pyrene Definition

A crystalline, aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of six fused rings and formed during the incomplete combustion of organic matter. Dibenzo[a,h]pyrene is primarily found in engine exhaust, cigarette tar and coal tar pitch. Dibenzo[a,h]pyrene is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)

Dibenzo a h pyrene Synonyms

Dibenzo[a,h]pyrene, 1,2,6,7-Dibenzopyrene, DB(a,h)P, Dibenzo(b,def)chrysene

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