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Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C16H10
formula, see observation
205-44-0
CAS number
DEF

A combustible tetracyclic hydrocarbon which appears under the form of colored needles, is insoluble in water, is soluble in ether and benzene, and is derived from coal tar.

OBS

fluoranthene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record; term adopted by Environment Canada: used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

benzo(jk)fluorene: The letters "j" and "k" between parentheses must be italicized.

OBS

Also known under the following designation: RCRA waste number U120.

OBS

Chemical formula: C16H10

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C16H10
formula, see observation
205-44-0
CAS number
OBS

fluoranthène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche; terme retenu par Environnement Canada : utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

benzo(jk)fluorène: Les lettres «j» et «k» entre parenthèses s'écrivent en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C16H10

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C16H10
formula, see observation
205-44-0
CAS number
OBS

Sólido que forma agujas de color rojo. Insoluble en agua, soluble en éter y benceno. Combustible. Tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: C16H10

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