For research use only, not for therapeutic use.
1,8-Dichloropyrene(CAT: C000519) is a chlorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with notable mutagenic effects. Specifically, it has been observed to exert mutagenic effects on the Salmonella typhimurium TA 98 and 100 strains. The presence of chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons in the environment raises concerns due to their potential toxicity and environmental impact.
| Catalog Number | C000519 |
| CAS Number | 89315-22-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₆H₈Cl₂ |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
| Storage | 4°C, Inert atmosphere |
| Reference | Colmsjoe, A., et al.: Mutat. Res-Genet. Tox., 135, 21 (1984) |
