2-Anthracenecarboxylic acid
[CAS# 613-08-1]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Polycyclic compound
• Name: 2-Anthracenecarboxylic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Anthroic acid; NSC 406583
• Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₀O₂
• Molecular Weight: 222.24
• CAS Registry Number: 613-08-1
• EC Number: 672-746-0

Properties

• Solubility: Insoluble (7.8E^-3 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.305±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 283-285 ºC (decomp)^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Arjunan, Palanisamy; Organic Preparations and Procedures International 1981, V13(5), P368-71.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319