| Agent Name |
Naphthacene |
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| CAS Number |
92-24-0 |
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| Formula |
C18-H12 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
2,3-Benzanthracene; 2,3-Benzanthrene; Benz(b)anthracene; Chrysogen; Naphthacene; Rubene; Tetracene (hydrocarbon); [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons |
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| Description |
"Orange leaflets from xylene"; melting point = 341 degrees C; [Merck Index] Has slight green fluorescence in daylight; [Hawley] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Present in coal tar and contaminates commercial anthracene; [Merck Index] Used in organic synthesis; [Hawley] |
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| Comments |
An eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritant; May be harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin; [MSDSonline] May explode if shocked; [Hawley] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Melting point = 357 degrees C. [ChemIDplus] |
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