Compound record

Benz[a]anthracene

Also known as FB16101

56-55-3 · candidate list substance

FB16101 SVHC Candidate ListEU monitoring Tetraphene1,2-BenzanthraceneBenzo[a]anthracene

Dossier Status Obligations Why Alternatives Changes Similar Sources

CAS 56-55-3

Formula C18H12

Molecular weight 228.3 g/mol

InChIKey DXBHBZVCASKNBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Why monitored

Why this substance is monitored in the EU

Benz[a]anthracene is currently surfaced as candidate list substance in the EU.

The current imported view anchors this substance in CandidateList. The live rationale focuses on Carcinogenic (Article 57a) PBT (Article 57d) vPvB (Article 57e), and this page is designed for fast status checks before deeper source review.

Reason

Carcinogenic (Article 57a) PBT (Article 57d) vPvB (Article 57e)

Open the cross-substance route for this rationale.

Rows behind the rationale

Imported framework context and legal signals

Framework	Status	Listed	Reason	Source
CandidateList	Candidate List substance	15 Jan 2018	Carcinogenic (Article 57a) PBT (Article 57d) vPvB (Article 57e)	Candidate List entry - Benz[a]anthracene