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A very convenient synthesis of cyclopenta(cd)pyrene

Journal Article · · Journal of Organic Chemistry; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/jo00289a062· OSTI ID:6013136

Cyclopenta(cd)pyrene (CPP, 5), a constituent of the class of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, occurs in a wide variety of carbon black soots, in cigarette smoke, and in car engine exhaust gases. CPP has been shown to be a potent bacterial mutagen, and it is carcinogenic on the skin and in the lungs of mice. Studies on the biological activity and metabolism of CPP and its derivatives require relatively large amounts of CPP. The authors have developed a photochemical route which is very suitable for small scale production of CPP and can also be very useful in the synthesis of substituted CPPs because it uses standard laboratory procedures and is cheap, efficient, and safe.

OSTI ID:
6013136
Journal Information:
Journal of Organic Chemistry; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Organic Chemistry; (United States) Vol. 55:2; ISSN JOCEA; ISSN 0022-3263
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English