Dibenz(a,j)anthracene

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Dibenz[a,j]anthracene

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Identifiers
ChemSpider	8821
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
InChI InChI=1S/C22H14/c1-3-7-19-15(5-1)9-11-17-13-18-12-10-16-6-2-4-8-20(16)22(18)14-21(17)19/h1-14H InChI=1/C22H14/c1-3-7-19-15(5-1)9-11-17-13-18-12-10-16-6-2-4-8-20(16)22(18)14-21(17)19/h1-14H
SMILES c35cc2ccc1ccccc1c2cc3c4ccccc4cc5
Properties
Chemical formula	C22H14
Molar mass	278.3466
Appearance	colorless crystals
Melting point	196 °C (385 °F; 469 K)
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Dibenz[a,j]anthracene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₂₂H₁₄.

In February 2014, NASA announced a greatly upgraded database for tracking polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including Dibenz[a,j]anthracene, 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.