Benzo[a]pyrene, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Extensively used in cancer research

Extensively used in cancer research and for GC (Gas Chromatography) and LC (Liquid Chromatography) Analysis. It is also a multipurpose intermediate.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 50-32-8
• Molecular Formula: C20H12
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 252.32
• MDL Number: MFCD00003602
• InChI Key: FMMWHPNWAFZXNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzo a pyrene, 3,4-benzopyrene, benzo pqr tetraphene, 3,4-benzpyrene, benzpyrene, benzo def chrysene, 6,7-benzopyrene, benz a pyrene, 3,4-benz a pyrene
• PubChem CID: 2336
• ChEBI: CHEBI:29865
• IUPAC Name: benzo[a]pyrene
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=C1C=CC3=CC=CC4=CC=C2C1=C34

• Melting Point: 177°C to 180°C
• Boiling Point: 495°C
• Quantity: 100 mg
• UN Number: UN3077
• Merck Index: 14,1103
• Solubility Information: Soluble in benzene, toluene, and xylene; Sparingly soluble in alcohol, methanol; Insoluble in water
• Formula Weight: 252.3
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzo[a]pyrene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H317-H340-H350-H360FD
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H340-H350-H360-H317 May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P261-P272-P280g-P281-P302+P352-P308+P313-P333+P313-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	200-028-5
RTECSNumber	DJ3675000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only