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
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 |