9-METHYLANTHRACENE

Synonym(s):9-Methylanthracene

CAS NO.：779-02-2
Empirical Formula: C15H12
Molecular Weight: 192.26
MDL number: MFCD00001261
EINECS: 212-299-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06

What is 9-METHYLANTHRACENE?

Chemical properties

yellow to gold crystalline solid

The Uses of 9-METHYLANTHRACENE

9-Methylanthracene used as a Intermediates for pharmaceutical and chemical research.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 5, p. 867, 1964 DOI: 10.1002/lipi.19640660210

Safety Profile

Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Human mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Purification Methods

Chromatograph it on silica gel with cyclohexane as eluent and recrystallise it from EtOH [Werst J Am Chem Soc 109 32 1987]. [Beilstein 5 IV 2312.]

Properties of 9-METHYLANTHRACENE

Melting point:	77-79 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	196-197 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.066 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	1.6959
Flash point:	196-197°C/12mm
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	0.0003mg/l
form	Crystals or Crystalline Powder
color	Yellow to orange
Specific Gravity	1.066
Water Solubility	Soluble in water (0,0003 mg/L at 25°C) and toluene. Slightly soluble in benzene.
BRN	1907463
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	779-02-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	9-Methylanthracene (779-02-2)

Safety information for 9-METHYLANTHRACENE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.