1-Phenyl-1H-indene

Catalog Number	ACM1961962-1
CAS	1961-96-2
Structure
Description	1-Phenyl-1H-indene (1-PHI) is an aromatic hydrocarbon compound with a molecular formula of C14H10. It is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with a planar structure and is a common component of petroleum and coal tar. It is also found in many natural products, such as essential oils, and is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other aromatic compounds. 1-PHI is a colorless solid with a melting point of 110-111°C. It is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.
IUPAC Name	1-phenyl-1H-indene
Molecular Weight	192.25 g/mol
Molecular Formula	C15H12
Canonical SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2C=CC3=CC=CC=C23
InChI	InChI=1S/C15H12/c1-2-6-12(7-3-1)15-11-10-13-8-4-5-9-14(13)15/h1-11,15H
InChI Key	PXORBAGTGTXORO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application	1-Phenyl-1H-indene has been used in a variety of scientific research applications. It has been used in studies of the structure and reactivity of PAHs, as well as in studies of the photochemistry of PAHs. It has also been used to study the binding of PAHs to proteins, as well as the interaction of PAHs with DNA. 1-Phenyl-1H-indene has also been used as a model for the induction of cytochrome P450 enzymes, which are involved in the metabolism of drugs and other xenobiotics.
Properties	1-Phenyl-1H-indene is a known carcinogen and has been shown to induce mutations in a variety of organisms. It has also been shown to interfere with the metabolism of other chemicals, such as drugs and hormones, and to cause immunosuppression in mice. In addition, 1-Phenyl-1H-indene has been shown to cause oxidative damage to lipids and proteins, as well as to induce inflammation in the lungs.