ContaminantDB: Benzofluoranthene

Identification Taxonomy Biological Properties Physical Properties Toxicity Profile Spectra Concentrations Links References Targets (3)XML

Record Information

Version

1.0

Creation Date

2009-03-06 18:58:01 UTC

Update Date

2026-04-06 12:36:25 UTC

Accession Number

CHEM000066

Identification

Common Name

Benzofluoranthene

Class

Small Molecule

Description

Benzofluoranthene is one of over 100 different polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs are chemicals that are formed during the incomplete burning organic substances, such as fossil fuels. They are usually found as a mixture containing two or more of these compounds. (4)

Contaminant Sources

IARC Carcinogens Group 3
T3DB toxins

Contaminant Type

Aromatic Hydrocarbon
Food Toxin
Industrial By-product/Pollutant
Industrial/Workplace Toxin
Natural Compound
Organic Compound
Pollutant
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon

Chemical Structure

MOL SDF PDB SMILES InChI

Synonyms

Value	Source
benzo(a)Fluoranthene	MeSH

Chemical Formula

C₂₀H₁₂

Average Molecular Mass

252.309 g/mol

Monoisotopic Mass

252.094 g/mol

CAS Registry Number

56832-73-6

IUPAC Name

pentacyclo[10.7.1.0^{2,7}.0^{8,20}.0^{14,19}]icosa-1(20),2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18-decaene

Traditional Name

pentacyclo[10.7.1.0^{2,7}.0^{8,20}.0^{14,19}]icosa-1(20),2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18-decaene

SMILES

C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C1=C3C2=C2C=CC=CC2=CC3=CC=C1

InChI Identifier

InChI=1S/C20H12/c1-2-8-15-13(6-1)12-14-7-5-11-17-16-9-3-4-10-18(16)20(15)19(14)17/h1-12H

InChI Key

OQDXASJSCOTNQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Chemical Taxonomy

Description

belongs to the class of organic compounds known as anthracenes. These are organic compounds containing a system of three linearly fused benzene rings.

Kingdom

Organic compounds

Super Class

Benzenoids

Class

Anthracenes

Sub Class

Not Available

Direct Parent

Anthracenes

Alternative Parents

Substituents

Anthracene
Aromatic hydrocarbon
Polycyclic hydrocarbon
Unsaturated hydrocarbon
Hydrocarbon
Aromatic homopolycyclic compound

Molecular Framework

Aromatic homopolycyclic compounds

External Descriptors

anthracenes (CHEBI:82400 )

Biological Properties

Status

Detected and Not Quantified

Origin

Exogenous

Cellular Locations

Membrane

Biofluid Locations

Not Available

Tissue Locations

Not Available

Pathways

Not Available

Applications

Not Available

Biological Roles

Not Available

Chemical Roles

Not Available

Physical Properties

State

Solid

Appearance

White powder.

Experimental Properties

Property	Value
Melting Point	Not Available
Boiling Point	Not Available
Solubility	Not Available

Predicted Properties

Property	Value	Source
Water Solubility	4.7e-06 g/L	ALOGPS
logP	6.23	ALOGPS
logP	5.27	ChemAxon
logS	-7.7	ALOGPS
Physiological Charge	0	ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count	0	ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count	0	ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area	0 Å²	ChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count	0	ChemAxon
Refractivity	83.17 m³·mol⁻¹	ChemAxon
Polarizability	29.3 Å³	ChemAxon
Number of Rings	5	ChemAxon
Bioavailability	1	ChemAxon
Rule of Five	No	ChemAxon
Ghose Filter	Yes	ChemAxon
Veber's Rule	Yes	ChemAxon
MDDR-like Rule	No	ChemAxon

Spectra

Spectrum Type	Description	Splash Key	View
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive	splash10-0udi-0090000000-9b4dfca3acd05da19b46	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive	splash10-0udi-0090000000-699fcec6c82b7a7e6d99	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive	splash10-0ufr-0090000000-51d3d09cd9290414c060	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative	splash10-0udi-0090000000-31f8cde7b8fb38348ad0	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative	splash10-0udi-0090000000-31f8cde7b8fb38348ad0	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative	splash10-0udi-0090000000-617d283ad6b054406a34	Spectrum

Toxicity Profile

Route of Exposure

Oral (4) ; inhalation (4)

Mechanism of Toxicity

The ability of PAH's to bind to blood proteins such as albumin allows them to be transported throughout the body. Many PAH's induce the expression of cytochrome P450 enzymes, especially CYP1A1, CYP1A2, and CYP1B1, by binding to the aryl hydrocarbon receptor or glycine N-methyltransferase protein. These enzymes metabolize PAH's into their toxic intermediates. The reactive metabolites of PAHs (epoxide intermediates, dihydrodiols, phenols, quinones, and their various combinations) covalently bind to DNA and other cellular macromolecules, initiating mutagenesis and carcinogenesis. (4, 5, 2, 3)

Metabolism

PAH metabolism occurs in all tissues, usually by cytochrome P-450 and its associated enzymes. PAHs are metabolized into reactive intermediates, which include epoxide intermediates, dihydrodiols, phenols, quinones, and their various combinations. The phenols, quinones, and dihydrodiols can all be conjugated to glucuronides and sulfate esters; the quinones also form glutathione conjugates. (4)

Toxicity Values

Not Available

Lethal Dose

Not Available

Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)

3, not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans. (6)

Uses/Sources

PAHs are released into the environment via the combustion of fossil fuels, coke oven emissions and vehicle exhausts, as well as naturally from forest fires and volcanic eruptions. PAHs from these sources may contaminate nearly water systems. They are also found in coal tar and charbroiled food. (4)

Minimum Risk Level

Not Available

Health Effects

PAHs are carcinogens and have been associated with the increased risk of skin, respiratory tract, bladder, stomach, and kidney cancers. They may also cause reproductive effects and depress the immune system. (4)

Symptoms

Acute exposure to PAHs causes irritation and inflammation of the skin and lung tissue. (1)

Treatment

There is no known antidote for PAHs. Exposure is usually handled with symptomatic treatment. (4)

Concentrations

Not Available

External Links

DrugBank ID

Not Available

HMDB ID

Not Available

FooDB ID

Not Available

Phenol Explorer ID

Not Available

KNApSAcK ID

Not Available

BiGG ID

Not Available

BioCyc ID

Not Available

METLIN ID

Not Available

PDB ID

Not Available

Wikipedia Link

Benzofluoranthene

Chemspider ID

Not Available

ChEBI ID

Not Available

PubChem Compound ID

9146

Kegg Compound ID

C19341

YMDB ID

Not Available

ECMDB ID

Not Available

References

Synthesis Reference

Not Available

MSDS

Not Available

General References

Not Available

Benzofluoranthene (CHEM000066)

Structure for CHEM000066: Benzofluoranthene