C18H12
228.3 g/mol
Research ReagentDanger
Benzo[a]phenanthrene
CAS218-01-9EC205-923-4
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Research Compound
Benzo[a]phenanthrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon used as a research chemical for organic synthesis. It is a structural isomer of This compound and has been investigated in studies involving fluorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Research chemical for organic synthesisBuilding block for fluorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon studies
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CAS 218-01-9
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Safety Reference
Danger
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H350May cause cancer
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H351Suspected of causing cancer
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Benzo[a]phenanthrene (CAS 218-01-9) is 2902.90.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2902.90
EU CN code (8-digit)
2902 90 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
chrysene
InChIKey
WDECIBYCCFPHNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC3=C2C=CC4=CC=CC=C43
Synonyms (19)
- (4)PHENACENE
- 1,2,5,6-Dibenzonaphthalene
- 1,2-Benzophenanthrene
- 1,2-Benzphenanthrene
- 1,5,6-Dibenzonaphthalene
- Benz(a)phenanthrene
- Benzo[a]phenanthrene
- CHRYSENE (purity)
- Chrysen
- Chrysene
- Chrysene (Standard)
- ChryseneNSC 6175