1-METHYLCHRYSENE Property

Melting point:

256.5°C

Boiling point:

465.14°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.1011 (estimate)

refractive index 

1.7480 (estimate)

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated)

BRN 

2557418

IARC

3 (Vol. Sup 7, 92) 2010

EPA Substance Registry System

Methylchrysene, 1- (3351-28-8)

Safety

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H371May cause damage to organs

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P309+P311IF exposed or if you feel unwell: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

1-METHYLCHRYSENE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

1-Methylchrysene is one of the methylated chrysenes (MeChry), as an aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist. Methylated chrysenes (MeChry) are important cigarette smoke constituents and 5-MeChry has been listed as possibly carcinogenic to humans. 1-Methylchrysene is a possible carcinogenic agent.

Definition

ChEBI: 1-Methylchrysene is a carbopolycyclic compound.