CAS 1576-67-6

3,6-Dimethylphenanthrene

Description:

3,6-Dimethylphenanthrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) characterized by its fused ring structure, which consists of three fused benzene rings with two methyl groups attached at the 3 and 6 positions. This compound is typically a solid at room temperature and exhibits a high melting point, indicative of its stable aromatic structure. It is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents, which is a common trait among PAHs. 3,6-Dimethylphenanthrene is known for its potential environmental persistence and can be found in fossil fuels and as a byproduct of combustion processes. Its structure contributes to its chemical reactivity, particularly in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions. Additionally, like many PAHs, it may pose health risks, including carcinogenicity, making its study important in environmental chemistry and toxicology. The compound is often analyzed in the context of pollution and its effects on human health and ecosystems.

Formula: C₁₆H₁₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C16H14/c1-11-3-5-13-7-8-14-6-4-12(2)10-16(14)15(13)9-11/h3-10H,1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=OMIBPZBOAJFEJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: CC1=CC2=C3C(=CC=C2C=C1)C=CC(C)=C3

Synonyms:

• 3,6-Dimethylphenanthrene
• 3,6-Dimethylphenantracene
• NSC 60070
• Phenanthrene, 3,6-dimethyl-

Phenanthrene, 3,6-dimethyl-

CAS: 1576-67-6

Formula: C₁₆H₁₄

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 206.2824

Ref: IN-DA001PJZ

3,6-Dimethylphenanthrene

CAS: 1576-67-6

Formula: C₁₆H₁₄

Purity: >97.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White to Yellow to Orange powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 206.29

Ref: 3B-D1235

3,6-Dimethylphenanthrene

CAS: 1576-67-6

Formula: C₁₆H₁₄

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 206.28

Ref: 04-C20785000

3,6-Dimethylphenanthrene 10 µg/mL in Cyclohexane

CAS: 1576-67-6

Formula: C₁₆H₁₄

Color and Shape: Single Solution

Molecular weight: 206.28

Ref: 04-L20785000CY

3,6-Dimethylphenanthrene

CAS: 1576-67-6

Purity: 97%

Molecular weight: 206.28799438476562

Ref: 10-F722431

3,6-Dimethylphenanthrene

CAS: 1576-67-6

3,6-Dimethylphenanthrene is a colorless solid that is soluble in ethanol and aromatic hydrocarbons. It has an odor that resembles that of benzene. 3,6-Dimethylphenanthrene shows low solubility in water and is not volatile at room temperature. This compound can be identified by its infrared absorption spectrum and its nmr spectra. The major impurities are naphthalene and trifluoroacetic acid. 3,6-Dimethylphenanthrene has been shown to inhibit bacterial growth as well as the production of nitrous oxide from nitrite by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory activity in mice treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS).

Purity: Min. 95%

Ref: 3D-FD62185