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  <version>1.0</version>
  <creation_date>2026-04-03 15:55:22 UTC</creation_date>
  <update_date>2026-08-19 04:34:22 UTC</update_date>
  <accession/>
  <common_name>1-Methylfluorene</common_name>
  <class>SmallMolecule</class>
  <description>1-Methylfluorene belongs to the fluorenes, a class of benzenoids within the organic compounds. This compound has the chemical formula $\text{C}_{14}\text{H}_{12}$ and an average molecular weight of 180.25 g/mol.

Regarding its industrial application, 1-Methylfluorene is used in Low-Density Polyethylene and High-Density Polyethylene plastics. It has been identified in one recorded source: food contact materials associated with food, food processing, and cookware. Recorded exposure routes for this substance include oral, inhalation, and touch.</description>
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  <synonyms>
    <synonym>1-METHYL FLUORENE</synonym>
    <synonym>1-Methyl-9H-fluorene</synonym>
    <synonym>1-METHYLFLUORENE</synonym>
    <synonym>1730376</synonym>
    <synonym>217-048-5</synonym>
    <synonym>248-102-6</synonym>
    <synonym>9H-Fluorene, 1-methyl-</synonym>
    <synonym>9H-Fluorene, 1-methyl- (9CI)</synonym>
    <synonym>9H-Fluorene, methyl-</synonym>
    <synonym>EINECS 217-048-5</synonym>
    <synonym>fluorene, 1-methyl-</synonym>
    <synonym>Fluorene, 1-methyl- (8CI)</synonym>
    <synonym>fluorene, methyl-</synonym>
    <synonym>methyl-9H-fluorene</synonym>
    <synonym>methylfluorene</synonym>
    <synonym>MFCD00001131</synonym>
    <synonym>UNII-5DR03K3111</synonym>
    <synonym>UNII:5DR03K3111</synonym>
    <synonym>[1730-37-6]</synonym>
  </synonyms>
  <chemical_formula>C14H12</chemical_formula>
  <average_molecular_weight>180.25</average_molecular_weight>
  <monisotopic_moleculate_weight>180.0939</monisotopic_moleculate_weight>
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  <cas_registry_number>1730-37-6</cas_registry_number>
  <smiles>CC1=CC=CC2=C1CC1=C2C=CC=C1</smiles>
  <inchi>InChI=1S/C14H12/c1-10-5-4-8-13-12-7-3-2-6-11(12)9-14(10)13/h2-8H,9H2,1H3</inchi>
  <inchikey>GKEUODMJRFDLJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N</inchikey>
  <taxonomy>
    <kingdom>Organic compounds</kingdom>
    <super_class>Benzenoids</super_class>
    <class>Fluorenes</class>
    <sub_class/>
    <direct_parent>Fluorenes</direct_parent>
    <alternate_parents>
      <alternative_parent>Aromatic hydrocarbons</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Polycyclic hydrocarbons</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Unsaturated hydrocarbons</alternative_parent>
    </alternate_parents>
    <substituents>
      <substituent>Aromatic homopolycyclic compound</substituent>
      <substituent>Aromatic hydrocarbon</substituent>
      <substituent>Fluorene</substituent>
      <substituent>Hydrocarbon</substituent>
      <substituent>Polycyclic hydrocarbon</substituent>
      <substituent>Unsaturated hydrocarbon</substituent>
    </substituents>
    <molecular_framework>Aromatic homopolycyclic compounds</molecular_framework>
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  </taxonomy>
  <status>Detected and Not Quantified</status>
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      <value>5</value>
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      <value>180.25</value>
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      <value>180.0939</value>
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      <value>CC1=CC=CC2=C1CC1=C2C=CC=C1</value>
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      <value>C14H12</value>
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      <value>InChI=1S/C14H12/c1-10-5-4-8-13-12-7-3-2-6-11(12)9-14(10)13/h2-8H,9H2,1H3</value>
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