Chrysene, 3,11-dimethyl- is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) characterized by its fused ring structure, which consists of four benzene rings. This compound is a derivative of chrysene, with two methyl groups attached at the 3 and 11 positions of the chrysene backbone. It typically appears as a solid at room temperature and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. The presence of methyl groups can influence its physical and chemical properties, such as melting and boiling points, as well as its reactivity. Like other PAHs, 3,11-dimethylchrysene can be of environmental concern due to its potential carcinogenicity and persistence in the environment. Its synthesis can occur through various methods, including the methylation of chrysene or through complex organic reactions. Understanding its behavior in biological systems and the environment is crucial for assessing its safety and potential applications in fields such as materials science and organic electronics.

Chrysene, 3,11-dimethyl-

139493-40-6: Chrysene, 3,11-dimethyl- is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) characterized by its fused ring structure, which consists of four benzene rings. This compound is a derivative of chrysene, with two methyl groups attached at the 3 and 11 positions of the chrysene backbone. It typically appears as a solid at room temperature and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. The presence of methyl groups can influence its physical and chemical properties, such as melting and boiling points, as well as its reactivity. Like other PAHs, 3,11-dimethylchrysene can be of environmental concern due to its potential carcinogenicity and persistence in the environment. Its synthesis can occur through various methods, including the methylation of chrysene or through complex organic reactions. Understanding its behavior in biological systems and the environment is crucial for assessing its safety and potential applications in fields such as materials science and organic electronics.

<p>Applications 3,11-Dimethylchrysene is a derivative of Chrysene (C428000), both being part of a group of polycyclic aromatic compounds suspected to have tumour-initiating effects on humans.<br>References Schuetzle, D. &amp; Daisey, J.: Genetic Toxicology of Complex Mixtures, No vol. given, 11 (1990); Shaw, G., et al.: Rev. Environ. Contam. T., No vol. given, 1 (1994)<br></p>

CAS 139493-40-6

Chrysene, 3,11-dimethyl-

3,11-Dimethylchrysene

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