CAS 187-83-7

[6]Helicene

Description:

[6]Helicene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon characterized by its unique helical structure, which consists of six fused benzene rings arranged in a spiral configuration. This compound exhibits significant chirality due to its non-superimposable mirror images, making it an interesting subject in the study of stereochemistry. [6]Helicene is typically a solid at room temperature and is known for its distinctive optical properties, including strong circular dichroism, which is a result of its chiral nature. It is also recognized for its potential applications in organic electronics, materials science, and as a building block in supramolecular chemistry. The compound is relatively stable under ambient conditions but can undergo photochemical reactions when exposed to light. Additionally, [6]Helicene's solubility is generally limited in polar solvents, but it can dissolve in non-polar organic solvents. Its unique structure and properties make it a valuable compound for research in various fields, including nanotechnology and asymmetric synthesis.

Formula: C₂₆H₁₆

InChI: InChI=1/C26H16/c1-3-7-22-17(5-1)9-11-19-13-15-21-16-14-20-12-10-18-6-2-4-8-23(18)25(20)26(21)24(19)22/h1-16H

InChI key: InChIKey=UOYPNWSDSPYOSN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C12=C3C=4C(C=CC3=CC=C1C=CC5=C2C=6C(C=C5)=CC=CC6)=CC=CC4

Synonyms:

• Hexahelicene
• NSC 171474
• Phenanthro[3,4-c]phenanthrene
• [6]Helicene
• (6)Helicene, racemic mixture of two enantiomers

Hexahelicene

CAS: 187-83-7

Hexahelicene

Purity: >98.0%

Ref: 54-OR1078627

Hexahelicene

CAS: 187-83-7

Formula: C₂₆H₁₆

Purity: >98.0%(HPLC)

Color and Shape: White to Light yellow powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 328.41

Ref: 3B-H1894

Hexahelicene

Controlled Product

CAS: 187-83-7

Formula: C₂₆H₁₆

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 328.41

Ref: TR-H296850