ChEBI: A member of the class of tetraphenes that is tetraphene in which the hydrogens at positions 7 and 12 are replaced by bromomethyl and methyl groups, respectively.
Benz(a)anthracene, 7-bromomethyl-12-methyl. is sensitive to prolonged exposure to light.
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition Benz(a)anthracene, 7-bromomethyl-12-methyl. emits toxic fumes.
Flash point data are not available for Benz(a)anthracene, 7-bromomethyl-12-methyl., but Benz(a)anthracene, 7-bromomethyl-12-methyl. is probably combustible.
