Abstract
The title compound, C20H14O2, is a metabolite of the chemical carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene. The crystal structure consists of groups of molecules in each of which both hydroxy groups donate and accept hydrogen bonds. Stacking of dihydrobenzo[a]pyrene ring systems occurs along the crystallographic c axis.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Benzo(a)pyrene / metabolism*
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Carcinogens / metabolism*
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Crystallization
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Crystallography, X-Ray
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Dihydroxydihydrobenzopyrenes / chemistry*
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Models, Molecular
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Molecular Structure
Substances
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Carcinogens
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Dihydroxydihydrobenzopyrenes
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4,5-dihydroxy-4,5-dihydrobenzo(a)pyrene
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Benzo(a)pyrene