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CHRYSENE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Universal entry(ies)
C18H12
formula, see observation
218-01-9
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of crystals, slightly soluble in alcohol, ether, glacial acetic acid, insoluble in water, derived from the distillation of coal tar, known to be carcinogen, used in organic synthesis.

OBS

chrysene: OSHA [Occupational Safety and Health Administration] name; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C18H12

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Hydrocarbures aromatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C18H12
formula, see observation
218-01-9
CAS number
DEF

Hydrocarbure aromatique, de formule C18H12, que l'on peut isoler des fractions lourdes des goudrons de houille et dont le squelette carboné se rencontre dans de nombreux produits naturels.

OBS

chrysène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C18H12

Spanish

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