Chemistry:Benzo(k)fluoranthene

Short description: Chemical compound

Benzo[k]fluoranthene

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Benzo[k]fluoranthene
Identifiers
CAS Number	207-08-9 N
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	8804 N
EC Number	205-916-6
KEGG	C14321 Y
PubChem CID	9158
RTECS number	DF6350000
UNII	U0P6LY48VF N
UN number	2811, 3082
InChI InChI=1S/C20H12/c1-2-6-15-12-19-17-10-4-8-13-7-3-9-16(20(13)17)18(19)11-14(15)5-1/h1-12H Y Key: HAXBIWFMXWRORI-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C20H12/c1-2-6-15-12-19-17-10-4-8-13-7-3-9-16(20(13)17)18(19)11-14(15)5-1/h1-12H Key: HAXBIWFMXWRORI-UHFFFAOYAA
SMILES c1ccc2cc-3c(cc2c1)-c4cccc5c4c3ccc5
Properties
Chemical formula	C20H12
Molar mass	252.316 g·mol−1
Appearance	Yellow crystals
Density	1.286 g/cm3
Melting point	217 °C (423 °F; 490 K)
Hazards
Flash point	228.6 °C (443.5 °F; 501.8 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Benzo[k]fluoranthene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₂₀H₁₂. Classified as a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), it forms pale yellow needles or crystals, and is poorly soluble in most solvents. Impure samples can appear off white. Closely related isomeric compounds include benzo(a)fluoranthene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(e)fluoranthene, and benzo(j)fluoranthene.