Dimethylbenzanthracene

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance|Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon produced during combustion of fuels exhibiting carcinogenic activity. In addition, dimethylbenzanthracene is found in tobacco smoke. (NCI)

**Synonyms:** - 1,4-Dimethyl-2,3-benzphenanthrene - 7,12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene - 7,12-Dimethylbenzanthracene - 9,10-Dimethyl-1,2-Benzanthracene - DMBA - DMBA