CAS 784-04-3

9-Acetylanthracene

Description:

9-Acetylanthracene is an organic compound characterized by its structure, which consists of an anthracene backbone with an acetyl group attached at the 9-position. It appears as a yellow crystalline solid and is known for its fluorescence properties, making it useful in various applications, including organic electronics and as a fluorescent probe in biochemical studies. The compound has a melting point that typically falls within a specific range, indicating its solid state under standard conditions. It is moderately soluble in organic solvents such as acetone and chloroform but has limited solubility in water. 9-Acetylanthracene can undergo various chemical reactions, including electrophilic substitution and photochemical transformations, due to the presence of both aromatic and carbonyl functionalities. Safety data indicates that it should be handled with care, as it may pose health risks if inhaled or ingested. Overall, 9-acetylanthracene is a significant compound in organic chemistry, particularly in the study of aromatic compounds and their derivatives.

Formula: C₁₆H₁₂O

InChI: InChI=1S/C16H12O/c1-11(17)16-14-8-4-2-6-12(14)10-13-7-3-5-9-15(13)16/h2-10H,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=NXXNVJDXUHMAHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C)(=O)C=1C2=C(C=C3C1C=CC=C3)C=CC=C2

Synonyms:

• 1-(9-Anthracenyl)ethanone
• 1-(Anthracen-9-Yl)Ethanone
• 9-Anthryl methyl ketone
• Ethanone, 1-(9-anthracenyl)-
• Ketone, 9-anthryl methyl
• NSC 1143
• NSC 13246
• 9-Acetylanthracene

9-Acetylanthracene, 96%

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9-Acetylanthracene is used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and Dyestuffs. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar produ

Formula: C₁₆H₁₂O

Purity: 96%

Color and Shape: Crystals or powder or crystalline powder, White to cream to yellow to brown

Molecular weight: 220.27

Ref: 02-L01278

1-(Anthracen-9-yl)ethanone

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Formula: C₁₆H₁₂O

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 220.2659

Ref: IN-DA003NJW

9-Acetylanthracene

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9-Acetylanthracene

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Yellow Solid

Molecular weight: 220.26588g/mol

Ref: 54-OR30431

9-Acetylanthracene

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Formula: C₁₆H₁₂O

Molecular weight: 220.27

Ref: 4Z-N-077051

9-Acetylantracene

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Purity: 95.0%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 220.27099609375

Ref: 10-F520914

9-Acetylanthracene

Controlled Product

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Applications 9-Acetylanthracene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with photo-induced toxicity. Biological studies have shown that 9-Acetylanthracene has plasmid curing activity.
References Sinks, G.D., et al.: B. Environ. Contam. Tox., 59, 1 (1997); Molnar, J., Biochem. Pharmacol., 28, 261 (1979)

Formula: C₁₆H₁₂O

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 220.27

Ref: TR-A168485

Anthracene Impurity 1

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Formula: C₁₆H₁₂O

Molecular weight: 220.27

Ref: ST-EA-CP-A203003