Benzo[c]phenanthrene
[CAS# 195-19-7]

Identification

• Classification: Analytical chemistry >> Standard >> Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
• Name: Benzo[c]phenanthrene
• Synonyms: 3,4-Benzophenanthrene; Benzo[e]phenanthrene; Tetrahelicene
• Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₁₂
• Molecular Weight: 228.29
• CAS Registry Number: 195-19-7
• EC Number: 205-896-9

Properties

• Solubility: Insoluble (1.5E^-5 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.190±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 158-160 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Mayer, Fritz; Berichte der Deutschen Chemischen Gesellschaft 1918, V51, P510-6.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341