Description

Benzo[g]chrysene (CAS No. 196-78-1) is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with the molecular formula C₂₂H₁₄. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name pentacyclo[12.8.0.0^2,7.0^8,13.0^15,20]docosa-1(14),2,4,6,8,10,12,15,17,19,21-undecaene, is a valuable research chemical for studying environmental contaminants, carcinogenic mechanisms, and organic semiconductor materials. Our product is rigorously purified to ≥98% (HPLC) and is supplied as a crystalline solid with strict quality control to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Ideal for analytical standards, toxicology studies, and materials science applications. Available in amber glass vials under inert atmosphere for stability.

Key Features:

• High chemical purity (≥98%) verified by HPLC/GC-MS
• Stable crystalline form with documented spectral data (NMR, IR)
• Traceable certificate of analysis with lot-specific data
• Packaged in thermally sealed, light-resistant containers
• Complies with ISO 9001 quality management standards

Properties

• CAS Number: 196-78-1
• Complexity: 399
• IUPAC Name: pentacyclo[12.8.0.02,7.08,13.015,20]docosa-1(14),2,4,6,8,10,12,15,17,19,21-undecaene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C22H14/c1-2-8-16-15(7-1)13-14-21-19-11-4-3-9-17(19)18-10-5-6-12-20(18)22(16)21/h1-14H
• InChI Key: JZOIZKBKSZMVRV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 278.109550447
• Molecular Formula: C22H14
• Molecular Weight: 278.3
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC3=C2C4=CC=CC=C4C5=CC=CC=C35
• Monoisotopic Mass: 278.109550447
• Color/Form: Needles from acetic acid
• Melting Point: 114.5 °C
• Density: 1.232 g/cu cm
• Synonyms: BENZO[G]CHRYSENE, 196-78-1, BENZO(G)CHRYSENE, Benzo(a)triphenylene, 1,2,3,4-Dibenzophenanthrene, 1,2:3,4:7,8-Tribenznaphthalene, 1,2,3,4-Dibenzphenanthrene, HSDB 4033, UNII-E7MQ64XU75, BRN 2212952, E7MQ64XU75, BENZO(G)CHRYSENE [HSDB], BENZO(G)CHRYSENE [IARC], DTXSID40173267, 1,2:3,4-DIBENZOPHENANTHRENE, 1,2,3,4-DIBENZPHENANTHRACENE, BENZO(G)CHRYSENE (IARC), 1,2,3,4Dibenzphenanthrene, 1,2,3,4Dibenzophenanthrene, DTXCID0095758, 1,2:3,4:7,8Tribenznaphthalene, 811-229-8, 4-05-00-02724 (beilstein handbook reference), jzoizkbkszmvrv-uhfffaoysa-n, pentacyclo[12.8.0.02,7.08,13.015,20]docosa-1(14),2,4,6,8,10,12,15,17,19,21-undecaene, 1,2,3,4-Dibenzophenanthren, SCHEMBL145165, SCHEMBL145166, SCHEMBL297902, SCHEMBL534917, SCHEMBL535426, SCHEMBL844450, SCHEMBL844554, SCHEMBL844673, SCHEMBL844819, SCHEMBL844928, SCHEMBL844969, SCHEMBL845031, SCHEMBL845145, SCHEMBL845194, SCHEMBL845302, SCHEMBL15645215, SCHEMBL17063446, MFCD00215865, AKOS015902195, DB-360139, C19340, Q27276977, 1,2,3,4-Dibenzphenanthrene; 1,2:3,4-Dibenzophenanthrene; 1,2:3,4:7,8-Tribenznaphthalene; Benzo[a]triphenylene

Application

Benzo[g]chrysene is primarily used as a reference standard in environmental analysis of PAH contaminants in soil and water matrices. Researchers employ this compound in carcinogenicity studies due to its structural similarity to known tumorigenic PAHs. In materials science, it serves as a building block for organic electronic devices owing to its extended π-conjugation system. The compound is also utilized in photochemical studies to understand atmospheric PAH degradation pathways.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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