Product Name

Physical data

Stability

    Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

    Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.May cause serious eye damage.

  • Melting Point 79-81
  • Formula C15H12
  • Boiling Point 196-197at12mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 192.26
  • Flash Point 157.5°C
  • Transport Information
  • Appearance yellow to gold crystalline solid
  • Safety Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Human mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
  • Risk Codes 22-41-50/53
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 779-02-2 (9-METHYLANTHRACENE)
  • Hazard Symbols Xn,N
  • Synonyms 9-Methylanthracene;NSC 400540
  • PSA 0.00000
  • LogP 4.30140

9-Methylanthracene Chemical Properties

Product Name: 9-Methylanthracene (CAS NO.779-02-2)


Molecular Formula: C15H12
Molecular Weight: 192.26g/mol
Mol File: 779-02-2.mol
EINECS: 212-299-7
Appearance: Yellow to gold crystalline solid
Melting Point: 77-79 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 196-197 °C12 mm Hg(lit.)
Flash Point: 196-197°C/12mm
Density: 1.066 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Surface Tension: 45.8 dyne/cm
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 56.81 kJ/mol
Vapour Pressure: 0.00011 mmHg at 25°C
XLogP3-AA: 5.1
H-Bond Donor: 0
H-Bond Acceptor: 0
Structure Descriptors of 9-Methylanthracene (CAS NO.779-02-2):
  IUPAC Name: 9-methylanthracene
  Canonical SMILES: CC1=C2C=CC=CC2=CC3=CC=CC=C13
  InChI: InChI=1S/C15H12/c1-11-14-8-4-2-6-12(14)10-13-7-3-5-9-15(11)13/h2-10H,1H3
  InChIKey: CPGPAVAKSZHMBP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Product Categories: Anthracenes; META - METHChemical Class; NeatsAnalytical Standards; Alpha Sort; Chemical Class; Hydrocarbons; M; MAlphabetic; PAHs; Volatiles/ Semivolatiles; Arenes; Building Blocks; Organic Building Blocks

9-Methylanthracene Toxicity Data With Reference

1.    

mma-sat 5 µg/plate

    MUREAV    Mutation Research. 156 (1985),61.
2.    

dnd-esc 10 µmol/L

    PNCCA2    Proceedings, National Cancer Conference. 5 (1965),39.
3.    

msc-hmn:lym 9 µmol/L

    DTESD7    Developments in Toxicology and Environmental Science. 10 (1982),277.

9-Methylanthracene Consensus Reports

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

9-Methylanthracene Safety Profile

Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Human mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Safety Information of 9-Methylanthracene (CAS NO.779-02-2):
Hazard Codes: XnHarmful,NDangerous
Risk Statements: 22-41-50/53 
22:  Harmful if swallowed
41:  Risk of serious damage to eyes
50:  Very Toxic to aquatic organisms
53:  May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment 
Safety Statements: 26-39-60-61
26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice 
39:  Wear eye/face protection 
60:  This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste 
61:  Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet 
RIDADR: UN 3077 9/PG 3
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: CB0700000
HazardClass: 9
PackingGroup: III

9-Methylanthracene Specification

 9-Methylanthracene , its CAS NO. is 779-02-2, the synonyms are CCRIS 2740 ; EINECS 212-299-7 ; NSC 400540 ; Anthracene, 9-methyl- .