Anthracene Chemical Properties
Melting point 215 °C
Boiling point 340 °C(lit.)
density 1.28
vapor density 6.15 (vs air)
vapor pressure 1 mm Hg ( 145 °C)
refractive index 1.5948
Fp 121 °C
storage temp. APPROX 4°C
solubility toluene: soluble20mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow
form powder
color off-white to yellow
explosive limit 0.6%(V)
Water Solubility 0.045 mg/L (25 ºC)
Merck 14,682
BRN 1905429
CAS DataBase Reference 120-12-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Anthracene(120-12-7)
EPA Substance Registry System Anthracene(120-12-7)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes Xi,N,F,T,Xn
Risk Statements 36/37/38-50/53-67-36-11-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-65-38-66-51/53
Safety Statements 26-60-61-24/25-16-9-45-36/37-62-36
RIDADR UN 3077 9/PG 3
WGK Germany 2
RTECS CA9350000
TSCA Yes
HazardClass 9
PackingGroup III
HS Code 29029010
Hazardous Substances Data 120-12-7(Hazardous Substances Data)