Benzanthrone
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benzanthrenone, 1,9-benzanthrone, MS-benzanthrone, mesobenzanthrone, naphtanthrone, 7H-benz(de)anthracene-7-one, 7-oxobenz(de)anthracene
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82-05-3  |
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| ChEMBL | ChEMBL1607517  |
| ChemSpider | 6442 |
| EC Number | 201-393-3 |
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| PubChem | 6697 |
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| C17H10O | |
| Molar mass | 230.27 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Light yellow to brown-green solid |
| Melting point | 170 °C (338 °F; 443 K) |
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| Vapor pressure | {{{value}}} |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Benzanthrone (BZA) is an aromatic hydrocarbon derivate used as a dyestuff intermediate for anthraquinone-based dyes. It has the appearance of a light yellow to brown-green powder with melting point of 170 °C. It is insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol.
It is a basic substance with fluorescent and luminescent properties. It can be used for photosensitization, and as a charge transport material. It is also used in pyrotechnics industry, mainly as a component of some older formulations of green and yellow colored smokes, often together with Vat Yellow 4; its US military specification is MIL-D-50074D.[1]
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Safety
Benzanthrone causes itching and burning sensations on exposed skin, together with erythema, dermatitis, and skin pigmentation.[2]
