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BCR177R

Pyrene

BCR®, certified reference material

Synonym(s):

Benzo[def]phenanthrene

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H10
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
202.25
Beilstein:
1307225
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

certified reference material

Agency

BCR®

manufacturer/tradename

JRC

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

mp

145-148 °C (lit.)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

c1cc2ccc3cccc4ccc(c1)c2c34

InChI

1S/C16H10/c1-3-11-7-9-13-5-2-6-14-10-8-12(4-1)15(11)16(13)14/h1-10H

InChI key

BBEAQIROQSPTKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Pyrene belongs to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon group. These are organic compounds which have two or more fused benzene rings in linear, angular and cluster arrangements. Pyrene is a four ring PAH.

Analysis Note

For more information please see:
BCR177R

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

435.2 °F

Flash Point(C)

224 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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