1,2-Benzanthracene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 56-55-3
• Molecular Formula: C18H12
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 228.29
• MDL Number: MFCD00003599
• InChI Key: DXBHBZVCASKNBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benz a anthracene, tetraphene, 1,2-benzanthracene, benzanthrene, benzo a anthracene, benzanthracene, naphthanthracene, 2,3-benzphenanthrene, benzoanthracene
• PubChem CID: 5954
• ChEBI: CHEBI:51348
• IUPAC Name: benzo[a]anthracene
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C=C3C(C=CC4=CC=CC=C34)=CC2=C1

• CAS Min %: 98.5
• CAS Max %: 100.0
• Melting Point: 158°C to 161°C
• Color: Beige to Green-Yellow
• Boiling Point: 437.6°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Quantity: 250 mg
• Beilstein: 05,718
• Merck Index: 15,1064
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: insoluble in water. Other solubilities: difficulty soluble in boiling alcohol,soluble in most other common organic solvents
• Formula Weight: 228.29
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: 1, 2-Benzanthracene, 99%

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 1,2-Benzanthracene

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Carcinogenicity Category 1B

Hazard Statement

• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H350-May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

RUO – Research Use Only