7H-Benzo[c]fluorene is a polycyclic aomatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with mutagenic activity. 7H-Benzo[c]fluorene is a major DNA adduct-forming component of coal tar. Recent studies suggest that 7H-Benzo[c]f
luorene may be capable of inducing lung tumors.
ChEBI: Benzo[c]fluorene is a carbotetracyclic compound.
Questionable carcinogen. Whenheated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke andirritating vapors.
Benzo[c]fluorene gave negative
results in repeated application and two-stage skin carcinogenesis
tests but positive results by oral and interperitoneal
administration in mice.
