BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE
TL;DR: BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE (CAS 56-55-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C18H12 and molecular weight 228.0939 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
benzo[a]anthracene
Also Known As: Benz[a]anthracene, Tetraphene, 1,2-Benzanthracene, Benzanthracene, Benzanthrene
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C18H12 |
| Molecular Weight | 228.0939 g/mol |
| XLogP | 5.8 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 228.0939 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 18 |
| Complexity | 294.0 |
| Melting Point | 315 to 318 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 815 °F at 760 mmHg (sublimes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | Relative density (water = 1): 1.274 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00000021 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC3=CC4=CC=CC=C4C=C32 |
| InChIKey | DXBHBZVCASKNBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE is used in imaging, photographic, and photosensitive formulations, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE (CAS 56-55-3) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE (CAS 56-55-3) is a photographic chemical with the molecular formula C18H12 and a molecular weight of 228.09 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of Relative density (water = 1): 1.274 g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as Benz[a]anthracene and Tetraphene.
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Chemical Property Profile of BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE
Property Insights of BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE
The XLogP value of 5.8 indicates that BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 0 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE?
The CAS number of BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE is 56-55-3.
What is the molecular formula of BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE?
The molecular formula of BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE is C18H12.
What is the molecular weight of BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE?
The molecular weight of BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE is 228.0939 g/mol.
What are the applications of BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE?
BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE is used in imaging, photographic, and photosensitive formulations, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies BENZ(a)ANTHRACENE (CAS 56-55-3) with custom synthesis...
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