Triphenylene

Catalog	ACM217594-3
CAS	217-59-4
Structure
Category	Environmental Standards
Synonyms	9,10-Benzophenanthrene
IUPAC Name	Triphenylene
Molecular Weight	228.3
Molecular Formula	C18H12
Canonical SMILES	C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C3=CC=CC=C3C4=CC=CC=C24
InChI	InChI=1S/C18H12/c1-2-8-14-13(7-1)15-9-3-4-11-17(15)18-12-6-5-10-16(14)18/h1-12H
InChI Key	SLGBZMMZGDRARJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point	438 ºC
Melting Point	195-198 ºC
Purity	99%+
Density	1.302 g/ml
Solubility	1.80e-07 M
Appearance	White to beige crystalline
Application	Triphenylene is a versatile polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon characterized by its white to beige crystalline needle-like appearance. It serves multiple purposes across various fields due to its unique properties. Primarily, triphenylene is instrumental in the development of semiconductor devices, owing to its ability to emit fluorescence in the ultraviolet region. As an ortho-fused polycyclic arene, consisting of four linked benzene rings, it acts as a fundamental building block for synthesizing macromolecular compounds with extensive conjugated structures. This makes it invaluable in the research of organic supramolecular materials, where it is used to explore advanced optics and electronics applications. Furthermore, triphenylene functions as a discotic mesogen in liquid crystalline materials, and plays a role in the creation of specific compounds such as triphenylene-2-carbaldehyde, showcasing its adaptability and significance in scientific research and industrial applications.
Storage	room temp
Assay	0.98
EC Number	205-922-9
LogP	5.49 (LogP)
MDL Number	MFCD00001108
Packaging	1 g in glass bottle
Quality Level	100
RIDADR	UN 3082 9 / PGIII
Vapor Pressure	2.10e-08 mmHg

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