Evaluators
Glenn T. Hefter School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Murdoch University
Andrzej Maczynski Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences
Evaluation
Quantitative solubility data for benzo[a]pyrene (1) in water (2) have been reported in the publications listed in Table 1. No data have been reported on the solubility of water in benzo[a]pyrene.

The original data and related information in both of these publications are compiled in the Data Sheets immediately following this Critical Evaluation. The data are also summarized in Table 2 below. It can be seen from Table 2 that he reported solubility values are in good agreement, given that they have been measured at slightly different temperatures. However, further studies are required before any data can be Recommended.

Sources:

1 Davis, W. W.; Krahl, M. E.; Cloves, G. H. A.; J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1942, 64, 108-10.
2 Mackay, D.; Shiu, W. Y.; J. Chem. Eng. Data. 1977, 22, 399-402.