Benzo(k)fluoranthene

Benzo[k]fluoranthene
Identifiers
207-08-9 N
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ChemSpider 8804 N
ECHA InfoCard 100.005.379
KEGG C14321 YesY
Properties
C20H12
Molar mass 252.32 g·mol−1
Appearance Yellow crystals
Density 1.286 g/cm3
Melting point 217 °C (423 °F; 490 K)
Hazards
Flash point 228.6 °C (443.5 °F; 501.8 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Benzo[k]fluoranthene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C20H12. Classified as a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), it is a colourless solid that is poorly soluble in most solvents. Impure samples can appear off white. Closely related isomeric compounds include benzo(a)fluoranthene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(e)fluoranthene, and benzo(j)fluoranthene.

More than 20% of the carbon in the universe may be associated with PAHs, including the benzofluoranthenes.[1]

References

  1. Hoover, Rachel (February 21, 2014). "Need to Track Organic Nano-Particles Across the Universe? NASA's Got an App for That". NASA. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
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