Dibenzo a l Pyrene
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Dibenzo a l Pyrene Definition
A yellowish-reddish, carcinogenic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of six fused rings and produced by the incomplete combustion of organic matter. Dibenzo[a,e]pyrene is primarily found in coal gasification products, cigarette smoke and fossil fuels. This substance is used only for research purposes to induce tumorigenesis. Dibenzo[a,e]pyrene is a mutagen and is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.
Dibenzo a l Pyrene Synonyms
Dibenzo (a,l) pyrene, 1,2,3,4-Dibenzopyrene, DB(a,l)P, Dibenzo(def,p)chrysene, Dibenzo[a,l]pyrene
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