Compound record

Benzo[k]fluoranthene

Also known as FB157375

207-08-9 · candidate list substance

FB157375 SVHC Candidate ListEU monitoring BENZO(K)FLUORANTHENE8,9-Benzofluoranthene11,12-Benzofluoranthene

Dossier Status Obligations Why Alternatives Changes Similar Sources

CAS 207-08-9

Formula C20H12

Molecular weight 252.3 g/mol

InChIKey HAXBIWFMXWRORI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Current EU status

Regulatory snapshot for Benzo[k]fluoranthene

Benzo[k]fluoranthene 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.

Searchers usually land here for the chemical name, CAS number, abbreviation FB157375, and the question of whether the substance is tied to SVHC, REACH, POPs, or SCIP-style compliance work.

Candidate List substancecurrent statuslatest imported framework state

15 Jan 2019latest anchor datelisted, effective, or checked date

Identity

CAS, formula, aliases, and use context

CAS: 207-08-9
EC: 205-916-6
Formula: C20H12
Molecular weight: 252.3 g/mol
Primary class: candidate list substance
Synonym count: 68

Search-friendly summary

Benzo[k]fluoranthene (FB157375) , CAS 207-08-9, is tracked here as a monitored substance in the candidate list substance class.

Common names and aliases

BENZO(K)FLUORANTHENE8,9-Benzofluoranthene11,12-Benzofluoranthene8,9-BenzfluorantheneDibenzo(b,jk)fluorene2,3,1',8'-Binaphthylene

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