Anthracene
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Formula | C14H10 |
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Molar mass | 178. 23 g/mol |
Boiling point | 340 °C |
Density | 1. 25 g/cm³ |
ChemSpider ID | 8111 |
PubChem CID | 8418 |
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ID | 911478 |
About Anthracene
Anthracene is a solid polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon of formula C₁₄H₁₀, consisting of three fused benzene rings. It is a component of coal tar. Anthracene is used in the production of the red dye alizarin and other dyes. Anthracene is colorless but exhibits a blue fluorescence under ultraviolet radiation.