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CAS 129-00-0

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Pyrene

Description:
Pyrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) characterized by its four fused benzene rings, resulting in a planar structure. It is a colorless, solid compound at room temperature, with a melting point that allows it to exist as a crystalline solid. Pyrene is known for its fluorescence properties, emitting a blue light when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, which makes it useful in various applications, including fluorescence microscopy and as a probe in biochemical studies. It is relatively insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as acetone and benzene. Pyrene is also recognized for its environmental persistence and potential toxicity, as it can be found in fossil fuels and as a byproduct of incomplete combustion. Its presence in the environment raises concerns due to its potential carcinogenic effects. In laboratory settings, pyrene is often used as a standard for fluorescence measurements and in studies related to the behavior of PAHs in biological systems and environmental samples.
Formula:C16H10
InChI:InChI=1S/C16H10/c1-3-11-7-9-13-5-2-6-14-10-8-12(4-1)15(11)16(13)14/h1-10H
InChI key:InChIKey=BBEAQIROQSPTKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C12=C3C4=CC=C1C=CC=C2C=CC3=CC=C4
Synonyms:
  • Benzo (d,e,f) phenanthrene
  • Benzo[def]phenanthrene
  • Nsc 17534
  • Nsc 66449
  • Pireno
  • Pyren
  • β-Pyrene
  • Pyrene
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