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Sigma-Aldrich

Pyrene

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Pyrene, Benzo[def]phenanthrene

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H10
CAS Number:
129-00-0
Molecular Weight:
202.25
MDL number:
MFCD00004136
UNSPSC Code:
12352005
EC Index Number:
204-927-3
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

<1 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥96.0% (GC)

form

powder

potency

2700 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

bp

393 °C/1013 hPa

mp

145.3 °C

transition temp

flash point 224 °C

density

1.209 g/cm3 at 20 °C

bulk density

650 kg/m3

storage temp.

no temp limit

InChI

1S/C16H10/c1-3-11-7-9-13-5-2-6-14-10-8-12(4-1)15(11)16(13)14/h1-10H

InChI key

BBEAQIROQSPTKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 96.0 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 147 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 150 °C
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

Environment
GHS09

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H410

Precautionary Statements

P273 - P391 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

435.2 °F

Flash Point(C)

224 °C

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