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Benzo[k]fluoranthene | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.005.379 ![]() |
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UN number | 2811, 3082 |
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C20H12 | |
Molar mass | 252.316 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Yellow crystals |
Density | 1.286 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 217 °C (423 °F; 490 K) |
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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). |
Benzo[k]fluoranthene is an organic compound with the chemical formulaC20H12. Classified as a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), it forms pale yellow needles or crystals, and is poorly soluble in most solvents.[1] Impure samples can appear off white. Closely related isomeric compounds include benzo(a)fluoranthene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(e)fluoranthene, and benzo(j)fluoranthene.
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