2. Structure and formula
Aromatic hydrocarbon with five aromatic rings
Formula: C22H14
Organic compound
3. Effects and sources
Dibenz (a,h) anthracene is a carcinogen
It can also have effects on the liver,
spleen, and kidney.
It ca nbe found in car exhaust, factory
incinorators, as well as cigarette smoke.
This can be inhaled or taken in through
drinking water.
4. Regulation
EPA priority pollutant
Heavier versions tend to more persistent in
the environment.
It is mentioned in and regulated by the
clean water act.
There are no known commercial uses of
this chemical, it is only a byproduct.
5. citaitions
Faust, Rosmarie A., TOXICITY SUMMARY FOR DIBENZ [a,h]
ANTHRACENE,
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/, May
1995, 3/12/12
Irwin, Roy J., ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS
ENCYCLOPEDIA DIBENZ (A,H) ANTHRACENE
[DIBENZO (A,H) ANTHRACENE] ENTRY, July 1, 1997,
3/12/12
