Benz(a)anthracene

Benz[a]anthracene

Names
IUPAC name benz[a]anthracene
Other names Benzanthracene; Benzanthrene; 1,2-Benzanthracene; Benzo[b]phenanthrene; Tetraphene
Identifiers
CAS Number	56-55-3 Y
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:51348 Y
ChemSpider	5739 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.000.255
KEGG	C14317 Y
PubChem CID	5954
UNII	C5PLF6152K Y
InChI InChI=1S/C18H12/c1-2-7-15-12-18-16(11-14(15)6-1)10-9-13-5-3-4-8-17(13)18/h1-12H Y Key: DXBHBZVCASKNBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C18H12/c1-2-7-15-12-18-16(11-14(15)6-1)10-9-13-5-3-4-8-17(13)18/h1-12H Key: DXBHBZVCASKNBY-UHFFFAOYAM
SMILES c1ccc2c(c1)ccc3c2cc4ccccc4c3
Properties
Chemical formula	C18H12
Molar mass	228.29 g·mol−1
Appearance	White solid
Density	1.19 g/cm3
Melting point	158 °C (316 °F; 431 K)
Boiling point	438 °C (820 °F; 711 K)
Hazards
Flash point	209.1 °C (408.4 °F; 482.2 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Benz[a]anthracene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C₁₈H₁₂.

In February 2014, NASA announced a greatly upgraded database for tracking polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including benz[a]anthracene, in the universe. According to scientists, more than 20% of the carbon in the universe may be associated with PAHs, possible starting materials for the formation of life. PAHs seem to have been formed shortly after the Big Bang, are widespread throughout the universe, and are associated with new stars and exoplanets.