Benz(a)anthracene

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Benz(a)anthracene structure	Common Name	Benz(a)anthracene
	CAS Number	56-55-3	Molecular Weight	228.288
	Density	1.2±0.1 g/cm3	Boiling Point	436.7±12.0 °C at 760 mmHg
	Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₂	Melting Point	157-159 °C(lit.)
	MSDS	Chinese USA	Flash Point	209.1±13.7 °C
	Symbol	GHS08, GHS09	Signal Word	Danger

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name	tetraphene
Synonym	More Synonyms

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density	1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point	436.7±12.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	157-159 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₂
Molecular Weight	228.288
Flash Point	209.1±13.7 °C
Exact Mass	228.093903
LogP	5.91
Vapour Pressure	0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction	1.771
InChIKey	DXBHBZVCASKNBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	c1ccc2cc3c(ccc4ccccc43)cc2c1
Stability	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

Benz(a)anthracene MSDS(Chinese)

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :: CV9275000

CHEMICAL NAME :: Benz(a)anthracene

CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :: 56-55-3

LAST UPDATED :: 199712

DATA ITEMS CITED :: 84

MOLECULAR FORMULA :: C18-H12

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :: 228.30

WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :: L D6 B666J

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Intravenous

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: >200 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Intravenous

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 10 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 18 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - neoplastic by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Subcutaneous

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 2 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Tumorigenic - tumors at site of application

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Implant

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 80 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 18 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 360 mg/kg/56W-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 240 mg/kg/1W-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - neoplastic by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: Specific locus test

TYPE OF TEST :: Specific locus test

TYPE OF TEST :: DNA repair

TYPE OF TEST :: Sex chromosome loss and nondisjunction

TYPE OF TEST :: Micronucleus test

TYPE OF TEST :: Micronucleus test

TYPE OF TEST :: Morphological transformation

TYPE OF TEST :: DNA adduct

TYPE OF TEST :: Sister chromatid exchange

TYPE OF TEST :: Micronucleus test

TYPE OF TEST :: DNA adduct

TYPE OF TEST :: Micronucleus test

TYPE OF TEST :: Cytogenetic analysis

TYPE OF TEST :: Sister chromatid exchange

MUTATION DATA

TEST SYSTEM :: Rodent - hamster

DOSE/DURATION :: 900 mg/kg/24H

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This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol	GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word	Danger
Hazard Statements	H350-H410
Precautionary Statements	P201-P273-P308 + P313-P501
Target Organs	Blood, Central nervous system, Liver
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes	T,N,Xn,F
Risk Phrases	R45;R50/53;
Safety Phrases	S53-S45-S60-S61-S62-S36/37-S24/25-S23
RIDADR	UN 3077 9/PG 3
WGK Germany	3
RTECS	CV9275000
Packaging Group	III
Hazard Class	6.1(b)

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor 7
CAS#:68723-25-1 (2-methylphenyl... CAS#:67064-62-4 8,9,10,11-tetra... CAS#:4483-98-1 1,2,3,4-tetrahy... CAS#:1218996-93-0 2-((naphthalen-...
CAS#:2498-66-0 1,2-Benzanthraq... CAS#:5018-87-1 2-(1-Naphthoyl)... CAS#:36914-99-5 5,6-Dihydrobenz...
DownStream 10
CAS#:32795-84-9 7-Bromotetraphene CAS#:20316-12-5 Benz[a]anthrace... CAS#:20268-52-4 7-chlorobenz(a)... CAS#:63021-10-3 7,12-dichlorobe...
CAS#:23683-26-3 7-fluorobenzant... CAS#:2498-66-0 1,2-Benzanthraq... CAS#:77450-63-6 12-fluoro-Benz(... CAS#:77450-64-7 7,12-difluorobe...
CAS#:2498-75-1 Benz[a]anthrace... CAS#:643-79-8 o-Phthalaldehyde

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Cytochrome P450 Family 1 Subfamily A Member 2 (CYP1A2) small molecule antagonists: lu...
Source: 824
External Id: CYP273

Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay: qHTS cell viability counter scree...
Source: 824
Target: N/A
External Id: P53600

Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay with rat liver microsomes: qHTS ce...
Source: 824
Target: N/A
External Id: P53MS958

Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay with rat liver microsomes: Summary
Source: 824
External Id: P53MS482

Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay
Source: 824
External Id: P53344

Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay with human liver microsomes
Source: 824
Target: tumor suppressor p53 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: P53MS233

Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay with human liver microsomes: qHTS ...
Source: 824
Target: N/A
External Id: P53MS837

Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay with rat liver microsomes
Source: 824
Target: tumor suppressor p53 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: P53MS898

Name: Adrenergic beta2 receptor (ADRB2) small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay
Source: 824
External Id: ADRB2293

Name: Adrenergic beta2 receptor (ADRB2) small molecule antagonists, cell-based qHTS assay
Source: 824
External Id: ADRB2713

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This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Benz[a]anthracene

Benzanthracene

Benzo[b]phenanthrene

1,2-Benzanthracene

benzo[a]anthracene

Tetraphene

MFCD00003599

1,2-Benz[a]anthracene

EINECS 200-280-6

Benz(a)anthracene

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the boiling point of tetraphene?

A: Boiling point of tetraphene is 436.7±12.0 °C at 760 mmHg.

Q: What is the CAS number of tetraphene?

A: CAS number of tetraphene is 56-55-3.

Q: What is the English name of tetraphene?

A: The English name of tetraphene is tetraphene.

Q: What is the melting point of tetraphene?

A: Melting point of tetraphene is 157-159 °C(lit.).

Q: What is the LogP of tetraphene?

A: LogP of tetraphene is 5.91.

Q: What is the SMILES notation of tetraphene?

A: SMILES notation of tetraphene is c1ccc2cc3c(ccc4ccccc43)cc2c1.

Q: What is the molecular formula of tetraphene?

A: Molecular formula of tetraphene is C18H12.

Q: What is the molecular weight of tetraphene?

A: Molecular weight of tetraphene is 228.288.

Q: What are the upstream materials of tetraphene?

A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of tetraphene: 68723-25-1;67064-62-4;4483-98-1;1218996-93-0;2498-66-0;5018-87-1;36914-99-5.

Q: What is the InChIKey of tetraphene?

A: InChIKey of tetraphene is DXBHBZVCASKNBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

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