[A yellowish-reddish, aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of six fused rings and produced by incomplete combustion of organic matter. Dibenzo[a,e]pyrene is primarily found in gasoline exhaust, tobacco smoke and fossil fuels. This substance is used only for research purposes. Dibenzo[a,e]pyrene is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05) ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0057766 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
- Hazardous or Poisonous Substance