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Compound record

Benzo[def]chrysene (Benzo[a]pyrene)

Also known as B(a)P

50-32-8 · candidate list substance · reprotox

B(a)P SVHC Candidate ListEU monitoringreprotox benzo[a]pyrene3,4-Benzopyrenebenzo[pqr]tetraphene
Dossier Status Obligations Why Alternatives Changes Similar Sources
CAS 50-32-8
Formula C20H12
Molecular weight 252.3 g/mol
InChIKey FMMWHPNWAFZXNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Why monitored

Why this substance is monitored in the EU

Benzo[def]chrysene (Benzo[a]pyrene) 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) Mutagenic (Article 57b) Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) PBT (Article 57d) vPvB (Article 57e), and this page is designed for fast status checks before deeper source review.

Reason

Carcinogenic (Article 57a) Mutagenic (Article 57b) Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) PBT (Article 57d) vPvB (Article 57e)

Open the cross-substance route for this rationale.

Rows behind the rationale

Imported framework context and legal signals

FrameworkStatusListedReasonSource
CandidateList Candidate List substance 20 Jun 2016 Carcinogenic (Article 57a) Mutagenic (Article 57b) Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) PBT (Article 57d) vPvB (Article 57e) Candidate List entry - Benzo[def]chrysene (Benzo[a]pyrene)