Benzo[a]pyrene-1,6-quinone

• CAT Number: R014683
• CAS Number: 3067-13-8
• Molecular Formula: C20H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 282.298
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Benzo[a]pyrene-1,6-dione; 1,6-Dihydrobenzo[a]pyrene-1,6-dione; NSC 30985
• Storage: Desiccate at RT
• IUPAC Name: benzo[b]pyrene-1,6-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H10O2/c21-17-10-6-11-5-7-16-19-13(8-9-15(17)18(11)19)12-3-1-2-4-14(12)20(16)22/h1-10H
• InChIKey: OXWHZARNAGLRFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C3=C4C(=CC=C5C4=C(C=C3)C(=O)C=C5)C2=O

Benzo[a]pyrene-1,6-quinone is a quinone derivative of benzo[a]pyrene, used in toxicological and environmental research. Known for its involvement in oxidative stress and DNA damage, it is crucial for studying the toxicological effects and metabolic pathways of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). This compound ensures precise and reliable results in advanced research on carcinogenesis and environmental pollutants.