| Formula / Notation | C13H9N |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 260-94-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 179.22 |
| Melting Point | 225 to 230 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 655 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.2 at 68 °F (approx.) (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | SLIGHTLY SOL IN HOT WATER; VERY SOL IN ALCOHOL, ETHER, BENZENE AND CARBON DISULFIDE |
| Appearance | Small colorless needle-like crystalline solid. Slightly soluble in hot water. Slightly denser than water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Sublimes before melting when heated.... |
| Also Known As | 260-94-6; 9-Azaanthracene; 10-Azaanthracene; 2,3-Benzoquinoline; Acrydine; Akridin; Dibenzo[b,e]pyridine; Benzo(b)quinoline; Dibenzo(b,e)pyridine; 2,3,5,6-Dibenzopyridine |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Acridine?
Acridine is a polycyclic heteroarene that is anthracene in which one of the central CH groups is replaced by a nitrogen atom. It has a role as a genotoxin. It is a member of acridines, a mancude organic heterotricyclic parent and a polycyclic heteroarene.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: acridine
Other Names / Synonyms: 260-94-6; 9-Azaanthracene; 10-Azaanthracene; 2,3-Benzoquinoline; Acrydine; Akridin; Dibenzo[b,e]pyridine; Benzo(b)quinoline; Dibenzo(b,e)pyridine; 2,3,5,6-Dibenzopyridine
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 225 to 230 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 655 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.2 at 68 °F (approx.) (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 179.22 |
| Solubility | SLIGHTLY SOL IN HOT WATER; VERY SOL IN ALCOHOL, ETHER, BENZENE AND CARBON DISULFIDE |
| Appearance | Small colorless needle-like crystalline solid. Slightly soluble in hot water. Slightly denser than water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Sublimes before melting when heated.... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Acridine is a polycyclic heteroarene that is anthracene in which one of the central CH groups is replaced by a nitrogen atom. It has a role as a genotoxin. It is a member of acridines, a mancude organic heterotricyclic parent and a polycyclic heteroarene.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Acridine is: C13H9N