Benzo[k]fluoranthene 13C6

Benzo[k]fluoranthene 13C6 is a stable isotope-labeled form of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) benzo[k]fluoranthene (BkF). PAHs are a group of organic compounds that are formed during incomplete combustion of organic materials such as fossil fuels, wood, and tobacco. They are also found in certain foods and can be produced during the cooking of meat at high temperatures. BkF is a particularly toxic PAH that has been identified as a human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). It is known to cause DNA damage, which can lead to mutations and the formation of cancerous cells. Benzo[k]fluoranthene 13C6 is used in research to study the fate and transport of PAHs in the environment, as well as their effects on human health. It is also used as an internal standard in analytical chemistry techniques such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) to accurately quantify BkF in environmental or biological samples. The stable isotope-labeled carbon in Benzo[k]fluoranthene 13C6 allows researchers to distinguish it from the naturally occurring BkF in a sample, making it an invaluable tool in understanding the behavior of this toxic compound in the environment.