CAS 17573-21-6
:9-hydroxybenzo(a)pyrene
Description:
9-Hydroxybenzo(a)pyrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) that is recognized for its potential carcinogenic properties. It is a derivative of benzo(a)pyrene, which is a well-known environmental pollutant and a potent mutagen. The presence of a hydroxyl group at the 9-position of the benzo(a)pyrene structure influences its chemical reactivity and biological activity. This compound is typically found in various environmental matrices, including air, soil, and sediments, often as a result of incomplete combustion processes. Its solubility characteristics can vary, but it generally exhibits low water solubility while being more soluble in organic solvents. 9-Hydroxybenzo(a)pyrene can undergo metabolic transformations in biological systems, leading to the formation of reactive intermediates that can interact with cellular macromolecules, contributing to its toxicological effects. Due to its potential health risks, it is important to monitor and regulate its presence in environmental samples and to understand its behavior in biological systems.
Formula:C20H12O
InChI:InChI=1/C20H12O/c21-16-8-6-14-10-15-5-4-12-2-1-3-13-7-9-17(18(14)11-16)20(15)19(12)13/h1-11,21H
InChI key:InChIKey=OBBBXCAFTKLFGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:OC=1C=C2C=3C4=C5C(=CC3)C=CC=C5C=CC4=CC2=CC1
Synonyms:- Benzo(a)pyren-9-ol
- Benzo(a)pyrene, 9-hydroxy-
- Benzo[Pqr]Tetraphen-9-Ol
- Brn 1980310
- Ccris 1073
- 9-Hydroxybenzo(a)pyrene
- 9-Hydroxybenzo[a]pyrene
- 9-Hydroxy Benzopyrene
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9-Hydroxy Benzopyrene
CAS:Controlled Product<p>Applications A metabolite of Benzopyrene (BaP), a carcinogenic component of tobacco smoke implicated in lung cancer.<br>References DiBiasio, K., et al.: Drug Metab. Dispos.,19, 227 (1991), Beach, J., et al.: J. Anal. Toxicol., 24, 670 (2000), Borman, S., et al.: Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol., 167, 191 (2000), Tsai-Turton, M., et al.: Biol. Reprod., 77, 442 (2007),<br></p>Formula:C20H12OColor and Shape:Dark Yellow To Dark GreenMolecular weight:268.31


