The molecule is a member of the class of tetraphenes that is tetraphene in which the hydrogens at positions 7 and 12 are replaced by bromomethyl and methyl groups, respectively. It has a role as a mutagen. It is a member of tetraphenes and an organobromine compound. It derives from a hydride of a tetraphene.
7-(bromomethyl)-12-methylbenzo[a]anthracene