Anthracene, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Anthracene is used as a source of dyestuffs and involved in the preparation of red dye alizarin. It is an organic semiconductor used as a scintillator for detectors of high energy photons, electrons and alfa particles. It is doped with polyvinyltoluene to prepare plastic scintillator. Further, it is used in the preparation of anthraquinone, wood preservatives, coating materials and pigments. In addition to this, it is used to prepare 1-hydroxyanthracene, 2-hydroxyanthracene and in 9,10-dihydroxyanthracene.

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

Applications
Anthracene is used as a source of dyestuffs and involved in the preparation of red dye alizarin. It is an organic semiconductor used as a scintillator for detectors of high energy photons, electrons and alfa particles. It is doped with polyvinyltoluene to prepare plastic scintillator. Further, it is used in the preparation of anthraquinone, wood preservatives, coating materials and pigments. In addition to this, it is used to prepare 1-hydroxyanthracene, 2-hydroxyanthracene and in 9,10-dihydroxyanthracene.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol, benzene, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride and toluene. Slightly soluble in acetone. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and hypochlorites.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 120-12-7
• Molecular Formula: C14H10
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 178.23
• MDL Number: MFCD00001240
• InChI Key: MWPLVEDNUUSJAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: paranaphthalene, anthracin, green oil, anthracen, tetra olive n2g, anthracen german, anthrazen, anthracene, pure, bis-alkylamino, ccris 767
• PubChem CID: 8418
• ChEBI: CHEBI:35298
• IUPAC Name: anthracene
• SMILES: C1=CC2=CC3=CC=CC=C3C=C2C=C1

• Melting Point: 213°C to 216°C
• Boiling Point: 340°C to 342°C
• Flash Point: 121°C (249°F)
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN3077
• Beilstein: 1905429
• Merck Index: 14,682
• Formula Weight: 178.23
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Anthracene

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
• P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
• P391-Collect spillage.
• P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Anthracene

RUO – Research Use Only