Benzo(a)anthracene/Benzo(a)perylene
What is Benzo(a)anthracene/Benzo(a)perylene? Benz[a]anthracene or benzo[a]anthracene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C₁₈H₁₂. Benz[a]anthracene is a carcinogenic constituent of tobacco smoke.