Anthracene-9-carboxylic acid

Synonym(s):9-Anthroic acid

yellow powder

Anthracene-9-carboxylic acid is a Cl- transport inhibitor with a moderate to strong inhibitory action on PKA activated cardiac IcI.

9-AC is a chloride transport inhibitor with moderate to strong inhibitory action on PKA activated cardiac IcI

ChEBI: An anthroic acid carrying the carboxy substituent at position 9.

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 70, p. 1079, 1948 DOI: 10.1021/ja01183a061

Cl - transport inhibitor with a moderate to strong inhibitory action on PKA activated cardiac I cI .

Moderately toxic byintraperitoneal route. Mutation data reported. Whenheated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke andirritating vapors.

Crystallise the acid from EtOH. It is fluorescent in EtOH. [Beilstein 9 IV 2671.]

Melting point:	213-217 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	323.41°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.1404 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.6600 (estimate)
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	H₂O: soluble
form	Solid
pka	pK1: 3.65 (25°C)
color	Yellow
Water Solubility	insoluble
BRN	1875336
CAS DataBase Reference	723-62-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	9-Anthroic acid(723-62-6)
EPA Substance Registry System	9-Anthracenecarboxylic acid (723-62-6)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.