218-01-9

Basic information

• Product Name: Chrysene
• Synonyms: 1,2-Benzophenanthrene;1,2-Benzphenanthrene;Benzo[a]phenanthrene;NSC 6175
• CAS NO: 218-01-9
• Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₁₂
• Molecular Weight: 228.28788
• EINECS: 205-923-4
• Mol File: 218-01-9.mol
• Article Data: 65

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 246-256℃
• Boiling Point: 447.998 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 209.141 °C
• Appearance: crystalline powder
• Density: 1.19 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 8.5E-08mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.771
• Water Solubility: insoluble
• CAS DataBase Reference: Chrysene(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Chrysene(218-01-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Chrysene(218-01-9)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: T:Toxic;;
• Statements: R45:; R50/53:; R68:
• Safety Statements: S45:; S53:; S60:; S61:
• RIDADR: 3077
• HazardClass: 9
• PackingGroup: III
• Hazardous Substances Data: 218-01-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Chrysene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) composed of four fused benzene rings. It is a prevalent environmental contaminant that arises from the incomplete combustion of organic materials such as coal, oil, and gas. Classified as a Group 2B carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), chrysene is recognized for its potential to pose a significant health risk to humans. Its capacity to accumulate in the environment and food chain makes it a concern for human exposure, which can occur through various routes including inhalation of contaminated air, ingestion of contaminated food and water, and dermal absorption.

Uses

Given the provided materials, there are no direct applications of chrysene mentioned, as it is primarily recognized for its harmful effects and efforts are focused on reducing its presence in the environment to mitigate health risks. However, in a broader context, understanding chrysene's properties and its environmental behavior is crucial for:
1. Environmental Monitoring and Remediation:
Chrysene is used as a target pollutant for monitoring the presence of PAHs in environmental samples. This helps in assessing the level of contamination and implementing appropriate remediation strategies to reduce exposure and mitigate health risks.
2. Research and Development:
Chrysene serves as a subject of study in research aimed at understanding the mechanisms of carcinogenesis and developing methods for the detection, prevention, and treatment of PAH-induced health issues. This includes exploring ways to degrade or sequester chrysene in the environment and developing personal protective measures against exposure.
3. Regulatory Frameworks:
Chrysene is used as a reference compound in setting regulatory standards and guidelines for permissible levels of PAHs in air, water, soil, and food products. This aids in the enforcement of environmental and public health protection policies.
4. Industrial Safety Measures:
In industries where incomplete combustion of organic materials is a part of the process, chrysene is considered when designing safety measures and emission control technologies to minimize the release of PAHs, including chrysene, into the environment.

InChI:InChI=1/C18H12/c1-3-7-15-13(5-1)9-11-18-16-8-4-2-6-14(16)10-12-17(15)18/h1-12H

Upstream product

• 68723-48-8 Chrysene-11-carboxylic acid 
• 35575-43-0 4a-methyl-octadecahydro-chrysene 
• 95-13-6 1-indene 
• 74-86-2 acetylene 
• 78013-93-1 1'-hydroxy-2-methylspiro 
• 67-56-1 methanol 
• 27499-64-5 o-bis(ethynyl)tolane 
• 1227476-15-4 Azobenzene 
• 75-15-0 carbon disulfide 
• 7446-70-0 aluminium trichloride 
• 71912-48-6 4-phenethyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalene 
• 2091-87-4 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10-octahydrochrisene 
• 7647-01-0 hydrogenchloride 
• 100064-41-3 5,11-dimethyl-7,8,9,10,10a,10b,11,12-octahydro-6aH-chrysen-6-one 

Downstream Products

• 7397-93-5 6-bromochrysene 
• 15131-84-7 chrysene 5,6-oxide 
• 2091-91-0 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexahydrochrysene 
• 2091-90-9 1,2,3,4-tetrahydrochryzene 
• 1610-22-6 1,2,3,4,4a,7,8,9,10,11,12,12a-Dodecahydrochrysene 
• 1610-22-6 1,2,3,4,4a,7,8,9,10,11,12,12a-Dodecahydrochrysene 
• 2498-66-0 benz[a]anthracene-7,12-dione 
• 150097-87-3 7-oxo-12-hydroxy-7,12-dihydrobenzanthracene 
• 1719-03-5 chrysene-d12 
• 7496-02-8 6-nitrochrysene 
• 7496-02-8 6-nitrochrysene 
• 89455-16-3 4-nitrochrysene 
• 72076-98-3 4,5-epithiochrysene 
• 15131-84-7 1a,11c-Dihydrochryseno<5,6-b>oxirene 

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Mass transfer phenomena can be an important constraint of the soil remediation process. With the goal of minimizing the mass transfer limitation, the degradation of four different PAHs by the white-rot fungus Bjerkandera adusta in a spiked marsh soil was evaluated in a slurry system. Key factors...detailed

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Perkin condensation of chrysenyl‐6‐acetic acid with chrysenylene‐6,12‐diglyoxylic acid followed by in situ esterification gives a bismaleate, whose conjugated stilbene moieties are efficiently shielded against intermolecular condensations and undergo iodine‐catalyzed oxidative photocyclizat...detailed

From Chrysene (cas 218-01-9) to Double [5]Helicenes09/28/2019

Glyoxylic functionalization of chrysene by Friedel–Crafts acylation with ethyl chloroglyoxylate or by bromination followed by substituent exchange enables the formation of bis[5]helicene‐tetracarboxylates and tetracarboxdiimides through Perkin reactions and palladium‐catalyzed cyclizations. T...detailed

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