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Anthracene

IUPAC: anthracene

C14H10 Organic Compounds CAS 120-12-7
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Formula / NotationC14H10
CAS Number120-12-7
Molecular Weight178.23
Melting Point421 to 424 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point644 °F at 760 mmHg (corrected); 439.7 °F at 53 mmHg, sublimes (NTP, 1992)
Density1.24 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubilityless than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
AppearanceAnthracene is a white to yellow solid with a weak aromatic odor. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999)
Also Known As120-12-7; Paranaphthalene; Anthracin; Tetra Olive N2G; Anthracen; NSC 7958; DTXSID0023878; p-Naphthalene; CHEBI:35298; AI3-00155
CategoryOrganic Compounds

What is Anthracene?

Anthracene can cause cancer according to California Labor Code and the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

Formula & Notation

C14H10

IUPAC Name: anthracene

Other Names / Synonyms: 120-12-7; Paranaphthalene; Anthracin; Tetra Olive N2G; Anthracen; NSC 7958; DTXSID0023878; p-Naphthalene; CHEBI:35298; AI3-00155

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Anthracene is a white to yellow solid with a weak aromatic odor. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999). Molecular formula: C14H10. Molecular weight: 178.23 g/mol. Boiling point: 644 °F at 760 mmHg (corrected); 439.7 °F at 53 mmHg, sublimes (NTP, 1992). Melting point: 421 to 424 °F (NTP, 1992). Density: 1.24 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink. Solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992). Vapor pressure: 1 mmHg at 293 °F (sublimes) (NTP, 1992). LogP: 4.4.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point421 to 424 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point644 °F at 760 mmHg (corrected); 439.7 °F at 53 mmHg, sublimes (NTP, 1992)
Density1.24 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Molecular Weight178.23
Solubilityless than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
AppearanceAnthracene is a white to yellow solid with a weak aromatic odor. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999)

Uses & Applications

Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.

Safety Information

Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.

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Key Facts

Term Anthracene
Formula C14H10
CAS Number 120-12-7
Molecular Weight 178.23
Category Organic Compounds
Index All "A" terms
Synonyms 120-12-7; Paranaphthalene; Anthracin; Tetra Olive N2G; Anthracen; NSC 7958; DTXSID0023878; p-Naphthalene; CHEBI:35298; AI3-00155

Frequently Asked Questions

Anthracene can cause cancer according to California Labor Code and the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

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