Benzo(e)pyrene

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Benzo[e]pyrene

Benzo[e]pyrene
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Names
IUPAC name Benzo[e]pyrene
Identifiers
CAS Number	192-97-2 N
ChEBI	CHEBI:34567 Y
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1371125 N
ChemSpider	8774 Y
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
KEGG	C14435 Y
InChI InChI=1S/C20H12/c1-2-8-16-15(7-1)17-9-3-5-13-11-12-14-6-4-10-18(16)20(14)19(13)17/h1-12H Y Key: TXVHTIQJNYSSKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C20H12/c1-2-8-16-15(7-1)17-9-3-5-13-11-12-14-6-4-10-18(16)20(14)19(13)17/h1-12H Key: TXVHTIQJNYSSKO-UHFFFAOYAC
SMILES c3ccc2ccc1cccc4c1c2c3c5c4cccc5
Properties
Chemical formula	C20H12
Molar mass	252.32 g·mol−1
Density	1.286 g/cm3
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Benzo[e]pyrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C₂₀H₁₂. It is listed as a Group 3 carcinogen by the IARC.

In February 2014, NASA announced a greatly upgraded database for tracking polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including Benzo[e]pyrene, in the universe. According to scientists, more than 20% of the carbon in the universe may be associated with PAHs, possible starting materials for the formation of life. PAHs seem to have been formed shortly after the Big Bang, are widespread throughout the universe, and are associated with new stars and exoplanets.

See also

• Benzopyrene
• Benzo[a]pyrene
• Benzene
• Pyrene, a four-ring analogue