Cyclopenta(cd)pyrene
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Cyclopenta[cd]pyrene is also known as acepyrene and is a Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (= PAH). It has a chemical formular of C18H10. It is a member of the group of pyrens.
Cyclopenta[cd]pyrene is 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.
It's molecular weight is 226.3 g/mol. According to the MeSH Pharmacological Classification it is mutagen and carcinogen. According to IARC it is classified as "IARC Carcinogens - 2A" (= Probably carcinogenic to humans).
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