Anthracene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Anthracene is used in the production of the red dyealizarin and other dyes.

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 in the production of the red dyealizarin and other dyes.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, methanol (1.8 g/100 g), hexane (0.37 g/100 g). Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. keep container tightly closed. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

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: 214°C to 218°C
• Density: 1.25
• Boiling Point: 340°C to 342°C
• Flash Point: 121°C (249°F)
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN3077
• Beilstein: 1905429
• Merck Index: 14,682
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol,methanol (1.8g/100 g),hexane (0.37g/100 g). Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 178.23
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Anthracene

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

RUO – Research Use Only