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Acenaphthylene chemical structure, C12H8
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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Formula
C12H8
Molar mass
158.15 g/mol
HS code
284590
Category
Isotope-labelled compounds

What is Acenaphthylene?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Acenaphthylene is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C12H8 and a molar mass of 158.15 g/mol.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
acenaphthylene
Molecular formula
C12H8
InChIKey
HXGDTGSAIMULJN-HLPXUQTRSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H8/c1-3-9-4-2-6-11-8-7-10(5-1)12(9)11/h1-8H/i1+1,3+1,5+1,7+1,8+1,10+1
Canonical SMILES
C1=Cc2cccc3cccc1c23
Isomeric SMILES
C1=CC2=C3C(=C1)[13CH]=[13CH][13C]3=[13CH][13CH]=[13CH]2

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
158.15 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
158.0827 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
3.32calc.
Topological polar surface area
0 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
0calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
12calc.
Rings
3calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1=Cc2cccc3cccc1c23

C1=Cc2cccc3cccc1c23

3 rings, 12 atoms, the Acenaphthylene ring system.

61 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Acenaphthylene is traded under.

HS 2845.90Indicative HS code

Compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined

World exports in 2024
$2.67B
+19.0% vs 2023, imports $1.67B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Ireland55.3%
  2. Hong Kong11.8%
  3. United States10.7%
Top importers
  1. China24.3%
  2. Ireland21.9%
  3. South Korea13.3%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Acenaphthylene is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Acenaphthylene, based on the data on this page

What is Acenaphthylene?

Acenaphthylene is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C12H8 and a molar mass of 158.15 g/mol.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Acenaphthylene?

The molecular formula of Acenaphthylene is C12H8 and its molar mass is 158.15 g/mol.

What is Acenaphthylene used for?

Known uses and roles of Acenaphthylene include isotope-labelled compounds in research and laboratory.

Is Acenaphthylene hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Acenaphthylene is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Acenaphthylene?

Acenaphthylene is usually classified under HS code 284590 (Isotopes other than those of heading 2844, compounds, inorganic or organic, of such…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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