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Benzo(k)fluoranthene

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Chemical compound The correct title of this article is Benzofluoranthene. The substitution of any brackets is due to technical restrictions.
Benzofluoranthene
Names
Preferred IUPAC name Benzofluoranthene
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EC Number
  • 205-916-6
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RTECS number
  • DF6350000
UNII
UN number 2811, 3082
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InChI
  • InChI=1S/C20H12/c1-2-6-15-12-19-17-10-4-8-13-7-3-9-16(20(13)17)18(19)11-14(15)5-1/h1-12HKey: HAXBIWFMXWRORI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C20H12/c1-2-6-15-12-19-17-10-4-8-13-7-3-9-16(20(13)17)18(19)11-14(15)5-1/h1-12HKey: HAXBIWFMXWRORI-UHFFFAOYAA
SMILES
  • c1ccc2cc-3c(cc2c1)-c4cccc5c4c3ccc5
Properties
Chemical formula C20H12
Molar mass 252.316 g·mol
Appearance Yellow crystals
Density 1.286 g/cm
Melting point 217 °C (423 °F; 490 K)
Hazards
Flash point 228.6 °C (443.5 °F; 501.8 K)
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Chemical compound

Benzofluoranthene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C20H12. Classified as a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), it forms pale yellow needles or crystals, and is poorly soluble in most solvents. Impure samples can appear off white. Closely related isomeric compounds include benzo(a)fluoranthene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(e)fluoranthene, and benzo(j)fluoranthene.

References

  1. PubChem. "Benzo[k]fluoranthene". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
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