BENZO(J)FLUORANTHENE

CAS NO.：205-82-3
Empirical Formula: C20H12
Molecular Weight: 252.31
MDL number: MFCD00152264
EINECS: 205-910-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:24:58

What is BENZO(J)FLUORANTHENE?

Chemical properties

solid

The Uses of BENZO(J)FLUORANTHENE

Benzo[j]fluoranthene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon that has tumour initiating activity and can be found in soot, oil, water and soil extracts as a common pollutant.

Definition

ChEBI: Benzo[j]fluoranthene is a member of naphthalenes.

General Description

Yellow crystals. Insoluble in water.

Air & Water Reactions

Dust/air mixture may ignite and explode. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Vigorous reactions, sometimes amounting to explosions, can result from the contact between aromatic hydrocarbons, such as BENZO(J)FLUORANTHENE, and strong oxidizing agents. They can react exothermically with bases and with diazo compounds. Substitution at the benzene nucleus occurs by halogenation (acid catalyst), nitration, sulfonation, and the Friedel-Crafts reaction.

Health Hazard

Benzo[j]fluoranthene is a cancer suspectagent. Animal studies present sufficient evidence on its carcinogenicity. It may causetumor in lungs and skin.

Carcinogenicity

Benzo[j]fluoranthene was tested for carcinogenicity by dermal application in mice in four studies, by intraperitoneal injection into newborn mice in two studies and by intrapulmonary implantation into rats in one study. With the exception of one study on newborn female mice, benzo[j] fluoranthene exhibited a significant carcinogenic activity in all of the assays.

Properties of BENZO(J)FLUORANTHENE

Melting point:	166°C
Boiling point:	330.49°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.1549 (estimate)
refractive index	1.8390 (estimate)
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Solid
color	White
Water Solubility	2.5ug/L(temperature not stated)
Stability:	Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Combustible.
IARC	2B (Vol. 92) 2010
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzo[j]fluoranthene (205-82-3)

Safety information for BENZO(J)FLUORANTHENE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H336:Specific target organ toxicity,single exposure; Narcotic effects H350:Carcinogenicity H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.