Benz(a)anthracene

Benz[a]anthracene

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Tetraphene
Other names Benz[a]anthracene Benzanthracene Benzanthrene 1,2-Benzanthracene Benzo[b]phenanthrene Tetracyclo[8.8.0.02,7.012,17]octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaene
Identifiers
CAS Number	56-55-3 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:51348 Y
ChemSpider	5739 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.000.255
KEGG	C14317 Y
PubChem CID	5954
UNII	C5PLF6152K Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID5023902
InChI InChI=1S/C18H12/c1-2-7-15-12-18-16(11-14(15)6-1)10-9-13-5-3-4-8-17(13)18/h1-12H Y Key: DXBHBZVCASKNBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C18H12/c1-2-7-15-12-18-16(11-14(15)6-1)10-9-13-5-3-4-8-17(13)18/h1-12H Key: DXBHBZVCASKNBY-UHFFFAOYAM
SMILES c1ccc2c(c1)ccc3c2cc4ccccc4c3
Properties
Chemical formula	C18H12
Molar mass	228.294 g·mol−1
Appearance	White solid
Density	1.19 g/cm3
Melting point	158 °C (316 °F; 431 K)
Boiling point	438 °C (820 °F; 711 K)
Hazards
Flash point	209.1 °C (408.4 °F; 482.2 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Y verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Benz[a]anthracene or benzo[a]anthracene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C₁₈H₁₂. It is produced during incomplete combustion of organic matter.

Benz[a]anthracene is one of carcinogenic constituents of tobacco smoke.

See also

• Tetracene, also known as benz[b]anthracene

External links

• Toxic Substances Portal - Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons A resource summarizing many toxicological aspects of benzanthracene and other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.