Name | 1,2-Benzanthracene |
Synonyms | B(A)A tetraphene benzanthrene Benzanthracene 1,2-benzanthrene naphthanthracene benz[a]anthracene Benz[a]anthracene 1,2-Benzanthracene Benzo[a]anthracene Benzo[b]phenanthrene 2,3-benzophenanthrene 2,3-benzophenanthracene |
CAS | 56-55-3 |
EINECS | 200-280-6 |
InChI | InChI=1/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 Formula | C18H12 |
Molar Mass | 228.288 |
Density | 1.19g/cm3 |
Melting Point | 158-161℃ |
Boling Point | 436.7°C at 760 mmHg |
Flash Point | 209.1°C |
Water Solubility | 0.0000014 g/100 mL |
Vapor Presure | 2.02E-07mmHg at 25°C |
Refractive Index | 1.771 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless leaflets or plates |
Use | Use harmful to the environment and water, for environmental testing. |
Hazard Symbols | T - Toxic N - Dangerous for the environment |
Risk Codes | R45 - May cause cancer R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
Safety Description | S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S53 - Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. |
UN IDs | UN 3077 9/PG 3 |
Raw Materials | Tetracyanoethylene |
Downstream Products | BENZO(A)ANTHRACENE D12 2,3-NAPHTHALENEDICARBOXYLIC ANHYDRIDE DIBENZO(A,E)FLUORANTHENE |
storage conditions | 2-8°C |
solubility | Soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene (U.S. EPA, 1985), toluene, xylenes, and other monoaromatic hydrocarbons. |
acidity coefficient (pKa) | >15 (Christensen et al., 1975) |
morphology | Solid |
color | Light Yellow |
water solubility | 9.4ug/L(25 °C) |
Merck | 14,1062 |
BRN | 1909298 |
Henry's Law Constant | 1.48, 3.06, 6.22, 12.0, and 20.8 at 4.1, 11.0, 18.0, 25.0, and 31.0 °C, respectively (Bamford et al., 1998) |
stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
(IARC) Carcinogen Classification | 2B (Vol. 92, Sup 7) 2010 |
EPA chemical information | Benz[a]anthracene (56-55-3) |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS number | CV9275000 |
HazardClass | 6.1( B ) |
PackingGroup | III |
customs code | 29029000 |
toxic substance data | 56-55-3(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Toxicity | LD50 for mice by intravenous injection 10 mg/kg (Patnaik, 1992). |
production method
1. This product exists in coal tar, coal tar pitch and creosote. Benzo (a) anthracene exists in coking, various coal-fired flue gases, automobile engine exhaust, carbohydrates, amino acids and esterified acid pyrolysis at 700 ℃.
2. Sheet body from glacial acetic acid or ethanol.
Category
toxic substances
toxicity classification
High toxicity
acute toxicity
intravenous-mouse LDL0: 10 mg/kg
flammability hazard characteristics
Flammable; combustion produces stimulating smoke
storage and transportation features
Ventilated and dry at low temperature; stored separately from warehouse food ingredients
fire extinguishing agent
Dry powder, foam, sand, carbon dioxide, mist water