Phenanthrene

Description

Phenanthrene · CAS 85-01-8 · C14H10. UNII 448J8E5BST. Boiling Point: 642 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 338.4 °C; Boiling Point: 642 °F.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	85-01-8
PubChem CID	995
Molecular formula	C14H10
IUPAC name	phenanthrene
UNII (FDA)	448J8E5BST

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	178.23
XLogP3	4.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	0
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	178.078250319
Monoisotopic Mass	178.078250319
Topological Polar Surface Area	0
Heavy Atom Count	14
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	642 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	338.4 °C
Boiling Point	642 °F
Boiling Point	340 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point	212 °F (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	99 °C
Melting Point	212 °F
Melting Point	99.24 °C
Flash Point	340 °F (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	171 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Phenanthrene appears as colorless monoclinic crystals with a faint aromatic odor. Solutions exhibit a blue fluorescence. (NTP, 1992)
• Other Solid
• Colorless solid; [Hawley] Faint aromatic odor; solutions exhibit a blue fluorescence; [CAMEO] White solid; [MSDSonline]
• Colorless monoclinic crystals with a faint aromatic odor. Solutions exhibit a blue fluorescence.
• Monoclinic plates from alcohol
• Colorless, shining crystals

Regulatory Status

GHS notification summary	0.2% (1 / 612)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.2% (1 / 612)
Reported hazard statements	H302 (99.5%), H317 (17.2%), H400 (20.4%), H410 (19.3%), H315 (100%), H319 (100%), H335 (100%)

Documented Uses

• Used to make dyestuffs, explosives, phenanthrenequinone, and drugs; [Hawley]
• Dyestuffs, explosives, synthesis of drugs, biochemical research, manufacturing phenanthrenequinone.
• Phenanthrene forms the basis for production of 9,10-phenanthrenequinone and 2,2'-diphenic acid. It can be used to synthesize anthracene via the isomerization product of sym-octahydrophenanthrene
• PAHs are released into the environment via the combustion of fossil fuels, coke oven emissions and vehicle exhausts, as well as naturally from forest fires and volcanic eruptions. PAHs from these sources may contaminate nearly water systems. They are also found in coal tar and charbroiled food. (L10)
• (1978) NOT PRODUCED COMMERCIALLY IN USA
• (1982) NOT PRODUCED COMMERCIALLY IN USA

Synonyms

PHENANTHRENE; 85-01-8; Phenanthren; Phenanthracene; Phenanthrin; Ravatite; Phenantrin; DTXSID6024254; NSC-26256; 448J8E5BST; (3)HELICENE; DTXCID904254; CHEBI:28851; NSC26256; RefChem:6480; 201-581-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Phenanthrene?

CAS 85-01-8; molecular formula C14H10; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Phenanthrene known by?

PHENANTHRENE, 85-01-8, Phenanthren, Phenanthracene, Phenanthrin, Ravatite.

Is Phenanthrene classified as hazardous?

0.2% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (1 of 612).

What are the key physical properties of Phenanthrene?

Boiling Point: 642 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 338.4 °C; Boiling Point: 642 °F; Boiling Point: 340 °C @760 [mm Hg].

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