Phenals

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Structural formula
Structural formula of phenals
General
Surname Phenals
other names
  • 1 H phenals
  • 1 H -Benzonaphthene
Molecular formula C 13 H 10
External identifiers / databases
CAS number 203-80-5
EC number 205-907-7
ECHA InfoCard 100.005.371
PubChem 9149
Wikidata Q1919807
properties
Molar mass 166.22 g mol −1
safety instructions
GHS hazard labeling
no classification available
As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions .

Phenalen is a chemical compound from the group of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH).

Occurrence

Like many PAHs, phenal occurs as a product in the combustion of fossil fuels. It easily oxidizes to phenalenone .

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ This substance has either not yet been classified with regard to its hazardousness or a reliable and citable source has not yet been found.
  2. ^ Charles W. Garrett - Office of Technical Coordination Fossil Energy, US Department of Energy Washington, DC 20585: THE IMPLICATIONS OF FOSSIL FUEL COMBUSTION ON GLOBAL CLIMATECHANGE: AN OVERVIEW - Vol37-3.pdf , accessed June 21, 2015