NCIt synonyms : Acepyrene; CPP; Acepyrylene; Cyclopenta cd pyrene;
NCIt related terms : CYCLOPENTA(CD)PYRENE;
NCIt definition : An aromatic hydrocarbon that consists of five fused rings and is formed during the
incomplete combustion of organic matter. Cyclopenta[c,d]pyrene is primarily found
in gasoline engine exhaust. This substance is used in laboratory research as a mutagen
and carcinogen. Cyclopenta[c,d]pyrene is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.
(NCI05);