Methylcholanthrene
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Chemical structure of 3–methylcholanthrene
Methylcholanthrene is a highly carcinogenic poly-cyclic aromatic hydrocarbon produced by burning organic compounds at very high temperatures. Methylcholanthrene is used in laboratory studies of chemical carcinogenesis.
The most common isomer is 3–methylcholanthrene, although the methyl group can occur in other places such as 20–Methylcholanthrene. 20–Methylcholanthrene is a known carcinogen.
The CAS registry number of 20–methylcholanthrene is []. It is a yellow solid with a melting pont around 180 °C.
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