63438-27-7

Basic information

• Product Name: 10,11-dihydrodiol-8,9-epoxide benzanthracene
• Synonyms: 10,11-dihydrodiol-8,9-epoxide benzanthracene
• CAS NO: 63438-27-7
• Molecular Formula: C18H14O3
• Molecular Weight: 278.302
• Mol File: 63438-27-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 567.5°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 297°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.478g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 1.03E-13mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.814
• CAS DataBase Reference: 10,11-dihydrodiol-8,9-epoxide benzanthracene(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 10,11-dihydrodiol-8,9-epoxide benzanthracene(63438-27-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 10,11-dihydrodiol-8,9-epoxide benzanthracene(63438-27-7)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 63438-27-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

10,11-dihydrodiol-8,9-epoxide benzanthracene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon compound that is formed as a metabolite of benzanthracene, a carcinogenic substance found in coal tar and cigarette smoke. The compound is a highly reactive epoxide, which means it has the potential to bind to DNA and cause mutations. It is classified as a known human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Exposure to 10,11-dihydrodiol-8,9-epoxide benzanthracene has been linked to an increased risk of developing various types of cancer, including lung, skin, and bladder cancer. Due to its hazardous properties, efforts to minimize exposure to this compound and its parent compound benzanthracene, are important for public health and safety.

InChI:InChI=1/C18H14O3/c19-15-13-8-12-10(6-5-9-3-1-2-4-11(9)12)7-14(13)17-18(21-17)16(15)20/h1-8,15-20H/t15-,16+,17-,18+/m0/s1