Chrysene

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Chrysene Structure
Chrysene structure
 Common Name Chrysene
CAS Number 218-01-9 Molecular Weight 228.288
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 448.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C18H12 Melting Point 246-256ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 209.1±13.7 °C
Symbol GHS08 GHS09
GHS08, GHS09		 Signal Word Danger

 Use of Chrysene


Chrysene is a high molecular weight (HMW), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) known for its recalcitrance and carcinogenic properties[1].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name chrysene
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chrysene Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Chrysene is a high molecular weight (HMW), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) known for its recalcitrance and carcinogenic properties[1].
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References

[1]. Vaidya S, et al. Degradation of Chrysene by Enriched Bacterial Consortium. Front Microbiol. 2018 Jun 26;9:1333.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 448.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 246-256ºC
Molecular Formula C18H12
Molecular Weight 228.288
Flash Point 209.1±13.7 °C
Exact Mass 228.093903
LogP 5.91
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.771
InChIKey WDECIBYCCFPHNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES c1ccc2c(c1)ccc1c3ccccc3ccc21
Storage condition 2-8°C
Stability Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Water Solubility insoluble

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
GC0700000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Chrysene
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
218-01-9
LAST UPDATED :
199712
DATA ITEMS CITED :
52
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C18-H12
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
228.30
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
L E6 B666J

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
>320 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
3600 ug/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - neoplastic by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
200 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Tumorigenic - tumors at site of application
TYPE OF TEST :
TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
99 mg/kg/31W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors
TYPE OF TEST :
TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
40 mg/kg/3W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors
TYPE OF TEST :
TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
3600 mg/kg/30W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors
TYPE OF TEST :
TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
23 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - neoplastic by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors
TYPE OF TEST :
Micronucleus test
TYPE OF TEST :
DNA adduct
TYPE OF TEST :
Mutation test systems - not otherwise specified
TYPE OF TEST :
Cytogenetic analysis

MUTATION DATA

TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - hamster
REFERENCE :
MUREAV Mutation Research. (Elsevier Science Pub. B.V., POB 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands) V.1- 1964- Volume(issue)/page/year: 66,65,1979 *** REVIEWS *** ACGIH TLV-Animal carcinogen DTLVS* The Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) booklet issues by American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), Cincinnati, OH, 1996 Volume(issue)/page/year: TLV/BEI,1997 IARC Cancer Review:Animal Limited Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) V.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 32,247,1983 IARC Cancer Review:Human No Adequate Data IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) V.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 32,247,1983 IARC Cancer Review:Group 3 IMSUDL IARC Monographs, Supplement. (WHO Publications Centre USA, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210) No.1- 1979- Volume(issue)/page/year: 7,56,1987 TOXICOLOGY REVIEW ACRSAJ Advances in Cancer Research. (Academic Press, Inc., 465 S. Lincoln Dr., Troy, MO 63379) V.1- 1953- Volume(issue)/page/year: 7,475,1963 TOXICOLOGY REVIEW 85DHAX "Medical and Biologic Effects of Environmental Pollutants Series," Washington, DC, National Academy of Sciences, 1972-77 Volume(issue)/page/year: Pc,4,1972 *** U.S. STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS *** OSHA PEL (Gen Indu):8H TWA 0.2 mg/m3 CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 29,1910.1000,1994 OSHA PEL (Construc):8H TWA 0.2 mg/m3 CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 29,1926.55,1994 OSHA PEL (Shipyard):8H TWA 0.2 mg/m3 CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 29,1915.1000,1993 OSHA PEL (Fed Cont):8H TWA 0.2 mg/m3 CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 41,50-204.50,1994 *** OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS *** OEL-AUSTRALIA;Carcinogen JAN 1993 OEL-BELGIUM;Carcinogen JAN 1993 OEL-GERMANY;Carcinogen JAN 1993 OEL-SWITZERLAND;Carcinogen JAN 1993 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGIH TLV *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LEVEL (REL) : NIOSH REL TO CHRYSENE-air:CA lowest feasible conc. REFERENCE : NIOSH* National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare, Reports and Memoranda. Volume(issue)/page/year: DHHS #92-100,1992 NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - T1320 No. of Facilities: 11 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 1 No. of Employees: 32 (estimated) NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - T1320 No. of Facilities: 553 (estimated) No. of Industries: 2 No. of Occupations: 2 No. of Employees: 9359 (estimated)

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS08 GHS09
GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H341-H350-H410
Supplemental HS Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Precautionary Statements P201-P273-P281-P308 + P313-P501
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves;type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes T:Toxic;N:Dangerousfortheenvironment;
Risk Phrases R45;R50/53;R68
Safety Phrases S45-S53-S60-S61
RIDADR UN 3077
WGK Germany 3
RTECS GC0700000
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 9.0
HS Code 2902909090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2902909090
Summary 2902909090 other aromatic hydrocarbons。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:2.0%。General tariff:30.0%

 Articles40

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Characterization and tissue distribution of conjugated metabolites of pyrene in the rat.

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QSPR modeling of octanol/water partition coefficient for vitamins by optimal descriptors calculated with SMILES.

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Polymeric ionic liquid bucky gels as sorbent coatings for solid-phase microextraction

J. Chromatogr. A. 1344 , 15-22, (2014)

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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

1,2,5,6-Dibenzonaphthalene
1,2-Benzophenanthrene
1,2-Benzphenanthrene
MFCD07698607
Chrysene
Benzo[a]phenanthrene
EINECS 205-923-4

 Chrysene | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the SMILES notation of chrysene?
A: SMILES notation of chrysene is c1ccc2c(c1)ccc1c3ccccc3ccc21.
Q: What are the uses of chrysene?
A: Main uses of chrysene: Chrysene is a high molecular weight (HMW), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) known for its recalcitrance and carcinogenic properties[1].
Q: What is the InChIKey of chrysene?
A: InChIKey of chrysene is WDECIBYCCFPHNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the molecular weight of chrysene?
A: Molecular weight of chrysene is 228.288.
Q: What is the CAS number of chrysene?
A: CAS number of chrysene is 218-01-9.
Q: What are the storage conditions for chrysene?
A: Storage conditions for chrysene: 2-8°C.
Q: What are the upstream materials of chrysene?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of chrysene: 85337-34-4;132335-14-9;85337-33-3;27559-94-0;2091-90-9;27499-64-5;85337-32-2.
Q: What is the safety information for chrysene?
A: Safety information for chrysene: S45-S53-S60-S61.
Q: How is the water solubility of chrysene?
A: Water solubility of chrysene: insoluble.
Q: What is the molecular formula of chrysene?
A: Molecular formula of chrysene is C18H12.

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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