Benz[l]aceanthrylene

• CAT Number: R044318
• CAS Number: 211-91-6
• Molecular Formula: C20H12
• Molecular Weight: 252.32
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: pentacyclo[11.6.1.02,11.03,8.017,20]icosa-1(20),2(11),3,5,7,9,12,14,16,18-decaene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H12/c1-2-7-17-13(4-1)8-9-16-12-15-6-3-5-14-10-11-18(19(14)15)20(16)17/h1-12H
• InChIKey: ICRHCNSZHYPRNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC3=C2C4=C5C(=CC=CC5=C3)C=C4

Benz[l]aceanthrylene(CAT: R044318) is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) that consists of multiple fused benzene rings. It is typically formed during the incomplete combustion of organic matter, such as fossil fuels, wood, and tobacco. PAHs like benz[l]aceanthrylene are often found in polluted environments, including air, water, and soil, and are known to have carcinogenic and mutagenic properties. Due to its structure and properties, benz[l]aceanthrylene is of particular interest in environmental toxicology and cancer research, as exposure to PAHs has been linked to an increased risk of developing cancer. Studies on its environmental impact and health risks are crucial for pollution control and regulatory efforts.