3-Methylcholanthrene
SIGMA/213942 - 98%
Synonym: 20-
CAS Number: 56-49-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C21H16
Molecular Weight: 268.35
EC Number: 200-276-4
MDL Number: MFCD00003704
Linear Formula: C21H16
Product Type: Chemical
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| assay | 98% |
| bp | 280 °C/80 mmHg (lit.) |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/C21H16/c1-13-6-7-15-12 |
| InChI key | PPQNQXQZIWHJRB-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 178-180 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| SMILES string | Cc1ccc2cc3c(ccc4ccccc34)c |
| Application: | 3-Methylcholanthrene has been used to assess its tumor initiation activity by Bhas 42 cell transformation assay. It has also been used to induce the activity of cytochrome P450. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | 3-Methylcholanthrene is a carcinogen used to induce transformation of cultured cells. It is also used to induce fibrosarcomas and skin carcinomas in laboratory animals. 3-methylcholanthrene is a potent aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist. |
| Packaging: | 100, 250 mg in glass bottle |
| Symbol |  GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H350 - H413 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P273 - P308 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 45-53 |
| Safety Statements | 53-36/37/39-45 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 98% |
| bp | 280 °C/80 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | 178-180 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352005 |