Acenaphthylene

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Acenaphthylene
Acenaphthylene
IUPAC name acenaphthylene
Other names cycopenta(de)naphthalene
Identifiers
CAS number [208-96-8]
PubChem 9161
SMILES c1cc2cccc3/C=C\c(c1)c23
Properties
Molecular formula C12H8
Molar mass 152.192 g/mol
Appearance Yellow crystalline powder
Density Solid
Melting point

90-92°C

Boiling point

280°C

Solubility in water Insoluble
Hazards
MSDS MSDS
R-phrases R22 R36 R37 R38
S-phrases S26 S36 S37 S39
Flash point  ?°C
Related compounds
Related compounds acenaphthene
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Acenaphthylene[1][2] is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of naphthalene with an olefine bridge connecting positions 1 and 8. It is a constituent of coal tar. Reduction of the olefin gives the related compound acenaphthene.

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