Cyclopenta(cd)pyrene

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Cyclopenta[cd]pyrene, also known as acepyrene, is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH). It has a chemical formula of C18H10. It is a member of the group of pyrenes.

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Cyclopenta(cd)pyrene
Names
IUPAC name
Cyclopenta[cd]pyrene
Other names
Acepyrene; pentacyclo[12.3.1.04,17.07,16.010,15]octadeca-1(18),2,4(17),5,7(16),8,10(15),11,13-nonaene
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 690-388-3
KEGG
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C18H10/c1-2-11-4-6-13-7-5-12-8-9-15-10-14(3-1)16(11)18(13)17(12)15/h1-10H
    Key: BZCXQYVNASLLQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • C1=CC2=C3C(=C1)C=C4C=CC5=C4C3=C(C=C2)C=C5
Properties
C18H10
Molar mass 226.278 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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It is an aromatic hydrocarbon that consists of five fused rings and is formed during the incomplete combustion of organic matter. It is primarily found in gasoline engine exhaust. This substance is used in laboratory research as a mutagen and carcinogen. It is also reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.

Its molecular weight is 226.3 g/mol.[1] According to the MeSH Pharmacological Classification, it is a mutagen and carcinogen.[2] According to IARC, it is classified as "IARC group 2A" (Probably carcinogenic to humans).[3]

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