3-Methylcholanthrene

SIGMA/213942 - 98%

Synonym: 20-Methylcholanthrene; Methylcholanthrene

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

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price	Quantity


45-213942-100MG	100 mg	$368.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites		Add To Favorites
45-213942-250MG	250 mg	$808.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites		Add To Favorites

assay	98%
bp	280 °C/80 mmHg (lit.)
form	solid
InChI	1S/C21H16/c1-13-6-7-15-12-20-17-5-3-2-4-14(17)8-9-18(20)19-11-10-16(13)21(15)19/h2-9,12H,10-11H2,1H3
InChI key	PPQNQXQZIWHJRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
mp	178-180 °C (lit.)
Quality Level	200
SMILES string	Cc1ccc2cc3c(ccc4ccccc34)c5CCc1c25

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