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Acenaphthylene
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Acenaphthylene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon used primarily as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, resins, and pharmaceuticals. Researchers also use it in laboratory photochemistry studies, notably to examine its photodimerization in micellar and hydrogel systems. It is identified by CAS number 208-96-8 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies Acenaphthylene 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
- 90035025
- CAS Number
- 208-96-8
- IUPAC Name
- acenaphthylene
- EC Number
- 205-917-1
- Exact Mass
- 152.0626
- SMILES
- C1=CC2=C3C(=C1)C=CC3=CC=C2
- InChIKey
- HXGDTGSAIMULJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C12H8/c1-3-9-4-2-6-11-8-7-10(5-1)12(9)11/h1-8H
- PubChem CID
- 9161
Synonyms
- Acenaphthalene
- acenaphthylen
- Acenaphthylene (Standard)
- Acenaphthylene standard solution
- Acenaphthylene-2a,3,4,5,5a,8b-13C6
- Acenaphthylene, radical ion(1-)
- Acenaphthylene; Cyclopenta[de]naphthalene; NSC 59821; acenaphthyene
- acenapthylene
- Cyclopenta[de]naphthalene
- POLYACENAPHTHYLENE
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Yellow needles
- Melting Point
- 89.4 °C
- Boiling Point
- 280 °C
- Density
- 0.8987 g/cm³ at 16 °C
- Water Solubility
- 3.93 mg/L at 25 °C
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Very soluble in ethanol, ether, benzene; slightly soluble in chloroform
- Vapour Pressure
- 0.0048 mmHg at 25 °C
- log P (octanol/water)
- 3.93
Source: PubChem CID 9161 (HSDB)
Frequently asked questions
What is Acenaphthylene used for?
Acenaphthylene is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, resins, and various organic compounds.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Acenaphthylene?
The chemical formula is C12H8 and the molecular weight is 152.19 g/mol.
How should Acenaphthylene be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, away from incompatible substances.
What grade of Acenaphthylene is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity and grade specifications available for this product.
Can Molekula supply Acenaphthylene in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Acenaphthylene in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
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.