| Identification | |
| Name: | Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene |
| Synonyms: | 1,2:5,6-Benzanthracene;1,2:5,6-Dibenz[a]anthracene; 1,2:5,6-Dibenzanthracen; 1,2:5,6-Dibenzanthracene;1,2:5,6-Dibenzoanthracene; DBA; Dibenzo[a,h]anthracene; NSC 22433 |
| CAS: | 53-70-3 |
| EINECS: | 200-181-8 |
| Molecular Formula: | C22H14 |
| Molecular Weight: | 278.3466 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/C22H14/c1-3-7-19-15(5-1)9-11-17-14-22-18(13-21(17)19)12-10-16-6-2-4-8-20(16)22/h1-14H |
| Molecular Structure: | ![(C22H14) 1,2:5,6-Benzanthracene;1,2:5,6-Dibenz[a]anthracene; 1,2:5,6-Dibenzanthracen; 1,2:5,6-Dibenzanthracen...](https://img1.guidechem.com/structure/image/53-70-3.jpg) |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 3077 9/PG 3 |
| Melting Point: | 262-265 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point: | 264.5°C |
| Boiling Point: | 524 °C(lit.) |
| Density: | 1.232g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive index: | 1.811 |
| Solubility: | Soluble in acetone and carbon disulfide Soluble in petroleum ether, benzene, toluene, xylene; soluble in most organic solvents and oils; slightly soluble in alcohol and ether Soluble in cyclohexane In water, 0.0005 mg/L at 27 deg C In water, 2.49X10-3 mg/L at 25 deg C |
| Specification: | white to light yellow crystalline solid usageEng:Dibenz[a,h]anthracene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) and a known carcinogen. Dibenz[a,h]anthracene has produced positive results in bacterial DNA damage and mutagenicity assays and in mammalian cell DNA damage, mutagenicity and cell transformation assays. Safety Statements:53-45-60-61-62 53:Avoid exposure - obtain special instruction before use 45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) 60:This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste 61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet 62:If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label |
| Report: |
NTP 10th Report on Carcinogens. IARC Cancer Review: Group 2A IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 7 (1987),p. 56.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Animal Sufficient Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 32 (1983),p. 299.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 3 (1973),p. 178.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) . EPA Genetic Toxicology Program. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| Flash Point: | 264.5°C |
| Storage Temperature: | APPROX 4°C |
| Color: | Colorless plates or leaflets /recrystallized/ from acetic acid Solution in concentrated sulfuric acid is red Crystals may be monoclinic or orthorhombic Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder or flakes [Aldrich; Product Specification Sheet, Dibenz |
| Usage: | Dibenz[a,h]anthracene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) and a known carcinogen. Dibenz[a,h]anthracene has produced positive results in bacterial DNA damage and mutagenicity assays and in mammalian cell DNA damage, mutagenicity and cell transformation assays. |
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