Description / Application
Pyrene is an ortho- and peri-fused polycyclic arene consisting of four fused benzene rings, resulting in a flat aromatic system. It has a role as a fluorescent probe and a persistent organic pollutant.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Benzo[def]phenanthrene; beta-Pyrene; Pyren |
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| Molecular Formula | C16H10 |
| Molecular Weight | 202.25 |
| MFCD | MFCD00004136 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN3077 |
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| Hazard Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H410 |
| Precautionary Statements | P273;P391;P501 |