Benzopyrene Benzopyrene

Benzopyrene - Definition and Overview

Chemical structure of benzo-[a]-pyrene

Benzopyrene is a carcinogenic organic compound which is produced by charring animal or plant matter. Charbroiled meat and tobacco smoke contain considerable amounts of benzopyrene.

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