Benzo(b)fluoranthene

Benzo[b]fluoranthene

Identifiers
CAS Number	205-99-2 N
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:34565 Y
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1797274 N
ChemSpider	8799 Y
KEGG	C14320 Y
InChI InChI=1S/C20H12/c1-2-7-14-13(6-1)12-19-16-9-4-3-8-15(16)18-11-5-10-17(14)20(18)19/h1-12H Y Key: FTOVXSOBNPWTSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C20H12/c1-2-7-14-13(6-1)12-19-16-9-4-3-8-15(16)18-11-5-10-17(14)20(18)19/h1-12H Key: FTOVXSOBNPWTSH-UHFFFAOYAM
SMILES c1ccc2c(c1)cc-3c4c2cccc4-c5c3cccc5
Properties
Chemical formula	C20H12
Molar mass	252.3093
Appearance	off-white to tan powder
Density	1.286 g/cm3
Melting point	168 °C
Hazards
Flash point	228.6 °C (443.5 °F; 501.8 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). N verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Benzo[b]fluoranthene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₂₀H₁₂.

In February 2014, NASA announced a greatly upgraded database for tracking polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including Benzo[b]fluoranthene, in the universe. According to scientists, more than 20% of the carbon in the universe may be associated with PAHs, possible starting materials for the formation of life. PAHs seem to have been formed shortly after the Big Bang, are widespread throughout the universe, and are associated with new stars and exoplanets.