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CAS 218-01-9

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Chrysene

Description:
Chrysene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) characterized by its four fused benzene rings, resulting in a planar, aromatic structure. It appears as a yellowish crystalline solid at room temperature and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as benzene and chloroform. Chrysene has a molecular formula of C18H12 and a molecular weight of approximately 228.3 g/mol. It is known for its fluorescence properties, making it useful in various applications, including organic electronics and as a fluorescent probe in biochemical studies. Chrysene is also a component of coal tar and can be found in fossil fuels, leading to its presence in environmental samples. However, it is important to note that chrysene is considered a potential carcinogen, and exposure to it should be minimized. Its stability under heat and light makes it a subject of study in environmental chemistry, particularly concerning its persistence and transformation in the environment.
Formula:C18H12
InChI:InChI=1S/C18H12/c1-3-7-15-13(5-1)9-11-18-16-8-4-2-6-14(16)10-12-17(15)18/h1-12H
InChI key:InChIKey=WDECIBYCCFPHNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C12=C(C=3C(C=C1)=CC=CC3)C=CC=4C2=CC=CC4
Synonyms:
  • 1,2-Benzophenanthrene
  • 1,2-Benzphenanthrene
  • Benzo(a)phenanthrene
  • Chrysen
  • Chrysene (purity)
  • Coaltarpitchvolatiles
  • Criseno
  • Nsc 6175
  • [4]Phenacene
  • Chrysene
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