Acenaphthene
[CAS# 83-32-9]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Polycyclic compound
• Name: Acenaphthene
• Synonyms: 1,2-Dihydroacenaphthene; 1,8-Ethylenenaphthalene
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₀
• Molecular Weight: 154.21
• CAS Registry Number: 83-32-9
• EC Number: 201-469-6

Properties

• Density: 1.069
• Melting point: 90-95 ºC
• Boiling point: 279 ºC
• Flash point: 135 ºC
• Water solubility: 0.000347 g/100 mL

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319

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