IUPAC Name: 7,12-dimethylbenzo[b]phenanthrene
Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₁₆
Molecular Weight: 256.36g/mol
Chemical Properties: yellow powder
Density: 1.142 g/cm³
EINECS: 200-359-5
Liansport Information: UN 3077 9/PG 3
Melting Point: 122-123°C(lit.)
Boiling Point: 463.5 °C at 760 mmHg 
Flash Point: 227.3 °C 
storage temperature: 2-8°C
Freely Rotating Bonds: 0 
Polar Surface Area: 0 Å² 
Index of Refraction: 1.728 
Molar Refractivity: 89.43 cm³ 
Molar Volume: 224.3 cm³ 
Polarizability: 35.45× 10^-24cm³ 
Surface Tension: 49.1 dyne/cm  
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 69.69 kJ/mol 
Vapour Pressure: 2.51E-08 mmHg at 25°C
Solubility: insoluble in water
Sensitivity: incompatible with strong oxidizing agents  
   The chemical synonyms of Dimethylbenzanthracene (57-97-6) are DMBA ; 7,12-Dimethylbenzanthracene ; Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene ; Dimethylbenzanthrene ; Dimethylbenzanthracene ; 7,12-Dimethyltetraphene ; ETHYL ACETATE ; 9,10-Dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene .Product categories of  Dimethylbenzanthracene (57-97-6) are Organics ; Aromatics Compounds ; Aromatics ; Mutagenesis Research Chemicals ; Alpha Sort ; D ; DAlphabetic ; DID - DIN ; Volatiles/ Semivolatiles .The molecular structure of Dimethylbenzanthracene (57-97-6) is.

It is a highly potent carcinogen that is activated by microsomal enzymes to a diol epoxide metabolite that binds covalently to DNA in mammalian cells, leading ultimately to tumor induction .

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. EPA Genetic Toxicology Program.

Suspected carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic, neoplastigenic, tumorigenic, and teratogenic data. A transplacental carcinogen. Poison by ingestion, intravenous, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, and intratracheal routes. Other experimental reproductive effects. Human mutation data reported. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

 

Hazard Codes:  C,T,N,Xn,F
C:  Corrosive
T:  Toxic
N:  Dangerous for the environment
Xn: Harmful
F:  Highly Flammable  
Risk Statements:  45-22-67-65-50/53-38-11-39/23/24/25-23/24/25
45:  May cause cancer
22:  Harmful if swallowed
65:  Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed 
67:  Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness 
11:  Highly Flammable 
23/24/25:  Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
39/23/24/25:  Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed 
50/53:  Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment 
38:  Irritating to the skin 
Safety Statements:  53-36/37-45-62-61-60
45:  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
53:  Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use
60:  This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste 
61:  Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet 
62:  If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label 
36/37:  Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves 
F  10-13-23
F 10:  Keep under argon
F 13:  Malodorous
F 23:  Sensitive to air
HazardClass: 6.1(b)