Benzo[k]fluoranthene solution , 4.38ug/mlinmethanol , 207-08-9

Synonym(s):
11,12-Benzofluoranthene;2,3,1′,8′-Binaphthylene;8,9-Benzfluoranthene;Benzo[k]fluoranthene solution

CAS NO.：207-08-9

Empirical Formula: C20H12

Molecular Weight: 252.31

MDL number: MFCD00046287

EINECS: 205-916-6

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 215-217 °C(lit.)
• Boiling point: 480 °C
• Density: 1.286
• vapor pressure: 9.59 x 10^-11 mmHg at 25 °C (extrapolated from vapor pressures determined at higher temperatures, Puppet al., 1974)
• refractive index: 1.8390 (estimate)
• Flash point: 100 °C
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• solubility: 95% ethanol: <1mg/mL at 20°C
• pka: >15 (Christensen et al., 1975)
• color: Pale yellow needles
• Water Solubility: 1.09 μg/L at 25 °C (de Maagd et al., 1998)
• BRN: 1873745
• Henry's Law Constant: 2.17, 4.24, 10.56, 13.62, 19.54, and 39.77 at 10.0, 20.0, 35.0, 40.1, 45.0, and 55.0 °C, respectively (wetted-wall column, ten Hulscher et al., 1992)
• Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Description and Uses

Benzo[k]fluoranthene is used as an optical sensor for nitro-aromatic compounds due to fluorescence quenching of the molecule. It is also a carcinogen and mutagen.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS08,GHS09
• Signal word: Danger
• Hazard statements: H350-H410
• Precautionary statements: P202-P273-P280-P308+P313-P391-P405
• Hazard Codes: T,N,Xn,F
• Risk Statements: 45-50/53-40-67-65-38-11-66-36-52/53-36/37/38-20
• Safety Statements: 53-45-60-61-36/37-62-26-16-24/25-23-33-25-9
• RIDADR: UN 2811 6.1/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: DF6350000
• HazardClass: 6.1(b)
• PackingGroup: III
• HS Code: 29029000
• Toxicity: LC₅₀ (21-d) for Folsomia fimetaria >560 mg/kg (Sverdrup et al., 2002).