2-Methylphenanthrene

• CAT Number: R023213
• CAS Number: 2531-84-2
• Molecular Formula: C15H12
• Molecular Weight: 192.26
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: NSC 89276
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylphenanthrene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H12/c1-11-6-9-15-13(10-11)8-7-12-4-2-3-5-14(12)15/h2-10H,1H3
• InChIKey: KANLOADZXMMCQA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C3=CC=CC=C3C=C2

2-Methylphenanthrene(CAT: R023213) is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) featuring a methyl group attached at the 2-position of the phenanthrene structure, which consists of three fused benzene rings. This compound is commonly found in fossil fuels, including coal and crude oil, and can also be formed during the incomplete combustion of organic materials. It is often studied in environmental chemistry due to its presence in pollutants and its potential impact on human health. Additionally, 2-Methylphenanthrene serves as a valuable chemical intermediate in organic synthesis and research related to PAH behavior, including studies on their environmental persistence and toxicity.