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1,2-Benzanthracene
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1,2-Benzanthracene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon primarily utilized as a chemical intermediate in research and analytical applications. This compound is identified by CAS number 56-55-3 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies 1,2-Benzanthracene from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90035089
- CAS Number
- 56-55-3
- IUPAC Name
- benzo[a]anthracene
- EC Number
- 200-280-6
- Exact Mass
- 228.0939
- SMILES
- C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC3=CC4=CC=CC=C4C=C32
- InChIKey
- DXBHBZVCASKNBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C18H12/c1-2-7-15-12-18-16(11-14(15)6-1)10-9-13-5-3-4-8-17(13)18/h1-12H
- PubChem CID
- 5954
Synonyms
- 1,2-Benzanthrene
- 2,3-Benzophenanthrene
- 2,3-Benzphenanthrene
- Benz[a]anthracene
- Benzanthracene
- Benzanthrene
- Benzo[a]anthracene
- Benzoanthracene
- Naphthanthracene
- Tetraphene
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Greenish-yellow fluorescence
- Melting Point
- 162 °C
- Boiling Point
- 437.6 °C
- Density
- 1.274 (relative, water = 1)
- Water Solubility
- 0.0094 mg/L at 25 °C
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Soluble in ether, alcohol, acetone, benzene
- Vapour Pressure
- 292 Pa at 20 °C
- log P (octanol/water)
- 5.76
Source: PubChem CID 5954 (HSDB, ICSC)
Frequently asked questions
What is 1,2-Benzanthracene used for?
1,2-Benzanthracene is primarily used as a chemical intermediate and as a reference standard in analytical research and toxicology studies.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 1,2-Benzanthracene?
The chemical formula is C18H12 and the molecular weight is 228.29 g/mol.
How should 1,2-Benzanthracene be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, away from incompatible substances and light.
What grade of 1,2-Benzanthracene is available?
Please contact our sales team or check the product page on our website for current purity specifications and available grades.
Can Molekula supply 1,2-Benzanthracene in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply 1,2-Benzanthracene in bulk quantities to meet your specific research or industrial requirements.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.