Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene

Chemical Formula
C₂₂H₁₂
Compound Type
Aromatic hydrocarbon (polycyclic)
Where Found
It is formed by burning organic materials (coal, oil, wood) and is found in exhaust gases and soot.
Carcinogenic, persistent in the environment, very toxic to aquatic organisms, accumulates in soil

Environmental Hazard