NCIt definition : A synthetic, orange needle-shaped solid that is that is practically insoluble in water
and soluble in diethyl ether, acetone, ethanol, benzene and toluene. It is not used
for any commercial applications and is used only for research purposes. When heated
to decomposition, 4-nitropyrene emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. 4-Nitropyrene
is found in particulate emissions from combustion products, of which diesel exhaust
is the principle source. The primary route of potential human exposure to 4-nitropyrene
is inhalation. Low concentrations of 6-nitrochrysene have been found in ambient airborne
particulates. It is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05);