| Identification | |
| Name: | Benz(a)anthracene |
| Synonyms: | 1,2-Benz[a]anthracene;1,2-Benzanthracene; 1,2-Benzanthrene; 1,2-Benzoanthracene;2,3-Benzophenanthrene; Benzanthracene; Benzanthrene; Benzo[a]anthracene;Benzo[b]phenanthrene; Benzoanthracene; NSC 30970; Tetraphene |
| CAS: | 56-55-3 |
| EINECS: | 200-280-6 |
| Molecular Formula: | C18H12 |
| Molecular Weight: | 228.2879 |
| 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 |
| Molecular Structure: | ![(C18H12) 1,2-Benz[a]anthracene;1,2-Benzanthracene; 1,2-Benzanthrene; 1,2-Benzoanthracene;2,3-Benzophenanthren...](https://img1.guidechem.com/structure/image/56-55-3.jpg) |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 3077 9/PG 3 |
| Melting Point: | 159.8 |
| Flash Point: | 209.1°C |
| Boiling Point: | 437.6 |
| Density: | 1.19g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive index: | 1.771 |
| Water Solubility: | 0.0000014 g/100 mL |
| Solubility: | 0.0000014g/100mL |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| Flash Point: | 209.1°C |
| Storage Temperature: | APPROX 4°C |
| Color: | PLATES FROM GLACIAL ACETIC ACID OR ALCOHOL |
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