polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

Introduction

Aromatic hydrocarbon with multiple fused rings, probably best known for their role as environmental pollutants & environmental carcinogens.

More general terms

• aromatic hydrocarbon

More specific terms

• 3,4-benzphenanthrene
• anthracene
• benzo[a]anthracene
• benzo[a]pyrene
• fluorene
• naphthalene