Name | 9-(Chloromethyl)anthracene |
Synonyms | ICR 448 NSC 241165 CCRIS 7993 BRN 1873394 9-Chloromethylanthracene 9-(choromethyl)anthracene 9-(chloroMethyl)antracene (9-Anthryl)methyl chloride (9-Anthrylmethyl) chloride 9-(Chloromethyl)anthracene Anthracene, 9-chloromethyl- 9-Anthracenylmethyl chloride 9-CHLOROMETHYL-ANTHRACENE, FOR FLUOR-ESC ENCE |
CAS | 24463-19-2 |
EINECS | 246-274-7 |
InChI | InChI=1/C15H11Cl/c16-10-15-13-7-3-1-5-11(13)9-12-6-2-4-8-14(12)15/h1-9H,10H2 |
Molecular Formula | C15H11Cl |
Molar Mass | 226.7 |
Density | 1.1510 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | 138-140 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 294.66°C (rough estimate) |
Flash Point | 185°C |
Water Solubility | Soluble in chloroform. Insoluble in water. |
Solubility | chloroform: soluble |
Vapor Presure | 2.63E-06mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Powder |
Color | Yellow |
BRN | 1873394 |
Storage Condition | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2–8 °C |
Sensitive | Light Sensitive |
Refractive Index | 1.6281 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00001263 |
Use | Protecting reagent for carboxylic acids, phenols, thiophenols, and mercaptans. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
UN IDs | UN 3261 8/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | CA9600000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 19 |
HS Code | 29039990 |
Hazard Class | 8 |
Packing Group | III |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
Use | 9-Chloromethylanthracene is a derivative of anthracene and an important source of dyes. It is a reagent that protects carboxylic acids, alcohols, phenols and thiols as its 9-anthracylmethyl derivatives. It is stable to mild acids or bases, but is specifically cleaved by NaSMe. |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity classification | highly toxic |
acute toxicity | vein-mouse LDL0: 2.267 mg/kg |
flammability hazard characteristics | combustible, decomposition of toxic chloride gas during combustion |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse is low temperature, ventilated and dry; Store separately from food raw materials |
fire extinguishing agent | water, carbon dioxide, dry powder, sand |