Benzo(a)pyrene PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

PurCert Standard


Linear Formula:  C20H12
Molecular Weight:  252.31
CAS Number: 50-32-8

Properties

Assay Purity Array
B pt. 495 °C
M pt.
Density 1.1549 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H317,H340,H350,H360FD,H410
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P261 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P308 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 38229090
Storage Temp. Room Temperature.
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
UN Number 3077

Description

Application
It is primarily used in scientific research to study environmental pollution and carcinogenic effects. It is also used as a reference compound in laboratories for analyzing PAHs in air water and soil samples.

Purpose
The purpose of benzo(a)pyrene in research is to understand its toxic and cancer-causing properties helping scientists assess health risks and develop safety regulations for environmental and occupational exposure.

General Description
Benzo(a)pyrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) composed of multiple fused benzene rings. It is a yellowish crystalline compound formed mainly during incomplete combustion of organic materials such as coal oil gas wood and tobacco.