Organic Chemical
dimethylbenzanthracene
Subclass of:
Benz(a)Anthracenes
Definitions related to 9,10-dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene:
  • (dimethylbenzanthracene) A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon produced during combustion of fuels exhibiting carcinogenic activity. In addition, dimethylbenzanthracene is found in tobacco smoke. (NCI)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon found in tobacco smoke that is a potent carcinogen.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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