Benz(a)anthracene cas no:56-55-3
Synonyms: 1,2-Benz[a]anthracene;1,2-Benzanthracene; 1,2-Benzanthrene; 1,2-Benzoanthracene;2,3-Benzophenanthrene; Benzanthracene; Benzanthrene; Benzo[a]anthracene;Benzo[b]phenanthrene; Benzoanthracene; NSC 30970; Tetraphene
NameBenz(a)anthracene
CAS56-55-3
Synonyms1,2-Benz[a]anthracene;1,2-Benzanthracene; 1,2-Benzanthrene; 1,2-Benzoanthracene;2,3-Benzophenanthrene; Benzanthracene; Benzanthrene; Benzo[a]anthracene;Benzo[b]phenanthrene; Benzoanthracene; NSC 30970; Tetraphene
EINECS(EC#)200-280-6
Molecular FormulaC18H12
Molecular Weight228.2879
refractive index1.771
storage tempAPPROX 4°C
Globally Harmonized System of Classification adn Labelling of Chemicals(GHS)
Hazardclass6.1(b)
Hazard T,N,Xn,F
Risk R45;R50/53;
Safety Confirmed carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic, neoplastigenic, and tumorigenic data by skin contact and other routes. Poison by intravenous route. Human mutation data reported. It is found in oils, waxes, smoke, food, drugs. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.Analytical Methods: For occupational chemical analysis use NIOSH: Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (HPLC), 5506; (GC), 5515.
