1-methyl-7-(1-methylethyl)phenanthrene
Safety (MSDS) data for retene
General
Synonyms: 1-methyl-7-(1-methylethyl)phenanthrene,
1-methyl-7-isopropylphenanthrene, 7-isopropyl-1-methylphenanthrene
Use: (ingredient in pine tar)
Molecular formula: C18H18
CAS No: 483-65-8
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Physical data
Appearance: beige flakes
Melting point: 99 C
Boiling point: 390 - 394 C
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Water solubility: negligible
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Toxicology
Toxicology not investigated.
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SOURCE: http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/monitoring/procedures/Appendices/App_K.pdf
retene
[ORGANIC CHEMISTRY] C18H18 A cyclic hydrocarbon,
melting at 100.5-101°C, soluble in benzene and hot ethanol; used in organic
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Synonyms of Retene
1-Methyl-7-(1-methylethyl)phenanthrene
1-Methyl-7-isopropylphenanthrene
7-Isopropyl-1-methylphenanthrene
Methyl-1-isopropyl-7-phenanthrene
Methylisopropylphenanthrene
NCI-C55390
NIST483-65-8
NISTC483658
Phenanthrene, 1-methyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-
Phenanthrene, 7-isopropyl-1-methyl-
Reten
Retene
Source: http://pubchem.com/chemical/Retene.html