Semi-Volatile Compounds

Benzo[k]fluoranthene

Benzo[k]fluoranthene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) commonly formed during incomplete combustion of organic matter. It is not used as a food ingredient but may be a contaminant in smoked or grilled foods and environmental pollutants. Classified as a probable human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).