Benz[a]anthracene
[CAS# 56-55-3]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Aromatic hydrocarbon reagent
• Name: Benz[a]anthracene
• Synonyms: 1,2-Benzoanthracene; 2,3-Benzophenanthrene; Benzanthracene; Benzanthrene; Benzo[a]anthracene; Benzo[b]phenanthrene; Benzoanthracene; NSC 30970; Tetraphene
• Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₁₂
• Molecular Weight: 228.29
• CAS Registry Number: 56-55-3
• EC Number: 200-280-6

Properties

• Density: 1.274 g/cm^3*
• Melting point: 435 ºC^**

^* "International Chemical Safety Cards" data were obtained from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (US)

^** Kruber, Otto; Berichte der Deutschen Chemischen Gesellschaft [Abteilung] B: Abhandlungen 1941, V74B, P1688-92.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS08;GHS09 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H350-H400-H410
• Safety Description: S53;S45;S60;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	1B	H350
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319

• Transport Information: UN 3077 9 / PGIII