Anthracene



Anthracene[1]
IUPAC name Anthracene
Identifiers
CAS number 120-12-7
SMILES C12=CC=CC=C1C=C3C(C=CC=C3)=C2
Properties
Molecular formula C14H10
Molar mass 178.23 g/mol
Appearance Light Brown
Density 1.25 g/cm³ at 19.85 °C, Solid
0.969 g/cm³ at 220 °C, liquid
Melting point

218 °C, 491 K, 424 °F

Boiling point

340 °C, 613 K, 644 °F

Solubility in other solvents Water: none
Methanol: 0.908g per liter
Hexane: 1.64g per liter
Hazards
EU classification Irritant
Dangerous for the Environment
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Anthracene is a solid ultraviolet light.

Synthesis

A classic method for the preparation of anthracene in the laboratory is by cyclodehydration of o-methyl- or o-methylene-substituted diarylketones in the so-called Elbs reaction (named for the German chemist Karl Elbs).[citation needed]

Reactions

Anthracene has the ability to UV light. This results in considerable changes in the physical properties of the material.


The dimer is connected by two oxygen.

In most other reactions of anthracene, the central ring is also targeted, as it is the most highly reactive. anthraquinone, C14H8O2 (below).

Uses

Anthracene can also have a phenol and napthol, and hydroxyanthracene is also called anthrol, and anthracenol.[2][3] Hydroxyanthracene derivatives are aloe for example.[4][5]

Anthracene is an emission spectrum peaks at between 400 nm and 440 nm.

Bipedal derivative

In 2005, chemists at the University of California, Riverside developed the first bipedal molecule, 9,10-Dithioanthracene, which propels itself in a straight line when heated on a flat copper surface. Researchers believe the molecule has potential for use in molecular computers.

See also

References

  1. ^ NIST Chemistry WebBook Anthracene
  2. ^ 1-Hydroxyanthracene NIST datapage
  3. ^ 2-Hydroxyanthracene NIST datapage
  4. ^ TGA News
  5. ^ Herbals and Breastfeeding
 
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