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Benz[a]anthracene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with a structure of four fused benzene rings, used in various scientific and industrial applications. It is produced from incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels, leading to environmental contamination. Known for its carcinogenic potential, it poses health risks upon exposure. Its physical properties, like high melting point and fluorescence, are due to its molecular structure.
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The molecular formula of benz[a]anthracene is \(C_{18}H_{12}\), indicating the presence of 18 carbon atoms and 12 hydrogen atoms
Benz[a]anthracene
Benz[a]anthracene is the most common isomeric form of the compound, with a flat, polycyclic structure consisting of four fused benzene rings
IUPAC Nomenclature
The numbering of the rings in benz[a]anthracene follows the IUPAC nomenclature for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Benz[a]anthracene is a pale yellow crystalline solid with a high melting point, virtually insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents due to its nonpolar nature
Benz[a]anthracene is used as a starting material in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides
Benz[a]anthracene serves as a model compound for studying the behavior of PAHs in ecosystems, such as their transport, transformation, and degradation processes
The photophysical properties of benz[a]anthracene are utilized in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other optoelectronic devices
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Chemical structure of benz[a]anthracene?
Four fused benzene rings forming a flat polycyclic system.
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Classification of benz[a]anthracene?
Organic compound, member of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
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Health and environmental concerns of benz[a]anthracene?
Potential health effects, environmental persistence, contaminant of concern.
