Benzo(a)fluoranthene

Benzo[a]fluoranthene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₂₀H₁₂.

Benzo[a]fluoranthene

Names
IUPAC name Benzo[a]aceanthrylene
Other names Benzo[a]fluoranthene
Identifiers
CAS Number	203-33-8^N
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:82400
ChemSpider	8792^Y
KEGG	C19341
PubChem CID	9146
UNII	D03I23M795
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID4059756
InChI InChI=1S/C20H12/c1-2-8-15-13(6-1)12-14-7-5-11-17-16-9-3-4-10-18(16)20(15)19(14)17/h1-12H^Y Key: OQDXASJSCOTNQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N^Y
SMILES c4cccc5cc1c3c(ccc1)c2ccccc2c3c45
Properties
Chemical formula	C20H12
Molar mass	252.3093
Appearance	Orange-yellow needles
Melting point	144 to 145 °C (291 to 293 °F; 417 to 418 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

In February 2014, NASA announced a greatly upgraded database for tracking polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including Benzo[a]fluoranthene, in the universe. According to scientists, more than 20% of the carbon in the universe may be associated with PAHs, possible starting materials for the formation of life. PAHs seem to have been formed shortly after the Big Bang, are widespread throughout the universe, and are associated with new stars and exoplanets.[1]

References

1. Hoover, Rachel (February 21, 2014). "Need to Track Organic Nano-Particles Across the Universe? NASA's Got an App for That". NASA. Retrieved February 22, 2014.