Benzo[a]pyrene (Standard)
Benzo[a]pyrene (Standard) is the analytical standard of Benzo[a]pyrene. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Benzo[a]pyrene shows lung carcinogenicity in animal models, and it is frequently used in chemoprevention studies.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
50-32-8
Product Name Alternative
3,4-Benzopyrene (Standard)
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H316, H317, H340, H350, H360, H400, H410
Target
Endogenous Metabolite; Reference Standards
Type
Reference Standards
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/benzo-a-pyrene-standard.html
Purity
99.76
Smiles
C12=C(C=C3)C=C(C=CC=C4)C4=C1C=CC5=CC=CC3=C25
Molecular Formula
C20H12
Molecular Weight
252.31
Precautions
H316, H317, H340, H350, H360, H400, H410
References & Citations
[1]Saeko Onami, et al. Dosimetry for lung tumorigenesis induced by urethane, 4- (N-methyl-N-nitrosamino) -1- (3-pyridyl) -1-butanone (NNK), and benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) in A/JJmsSlc mice. J Toxicol Pathol. 2017 Jul; 30 (3) : 209–216.|[2]Yeo CD, et al. Roflumilast treatment inhibits lung carcinogenesis in benzo (a) pyrene-induced murine lung cancer model. Eur J Pharmacol. 2017 Oct 5;812:189-|[3]Foth H, et al. Pharmacokinetics of low doses of benzo [a] pyrene in the rat[J]. Food and chemical toxicology, 1988, 26 (1) : 45-51.|[4]Anandakumar P, et al. Capsaicin inhibits benzo (a) pyrene-induced lung carcinogenesis in an in vivo mouse model. Inflamm Res. 2012 Nov;61 (11) :1169-75.|[5]Kasala ER, et al. Benzo (a) pyrene induced lung cancer: Role of dietary phytochemicals in chemoprevention. Pharmacol Rep. 2015 Oct;67 (5) :996-1009.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C, sealed storage, away from light and moisture
Scientific Category
Reference Standards
Available Sizes
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