7-Fluorobenzo[c]Phenanthrene

CAS: 34236-47-0

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Product Information

• Name: 7-Fluorobenzo[c]Phenanthrene
• Synonyms: Benzo(c)phenanthrene, 6-fluoro-

Description

7-Fluorobenzo[c]phenanthrene is a synthetic epoxide that has been shown to be tumorigenic in mice. It has been found to be an enantiomer of 3-methylcholanthrene and is hydrated in vivo. 7-Fluorobenzo[c]phenanthrene can be synthesized by the regiospecific addition of fluorine to 2,3-epoxypropene with bromination as an intermediate step. This compound is metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes into a variety of metabolites. The carcinogenic potential of this compound has not been determined, but its ability to enhance the activity of other carcinogens may contribute to its carcinogenic effects.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 246.28 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₈H₁₁F
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H11F/c19-17-11-13-6-2-4-8-15(13)18-14-7-3-1-5-12(14)9-10-16(17)18/h1-11H
• InChI key: InChIKey=QKRKHBQSMCWOJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Fc1cc2ccccc2c2c1ccc1ccccc12